Verizon FiOS → [Networking] Re: Should I switch to 75/35 Internet?

I have had 35/35 for quite a while now. When they offered 50/25, I did not bite. Just the other day, they offered me 75/35 and so I took it. The offer was $10 more for 50/25 and $20 more for 75/35. In the end, it probably is not worth it. But, we do often have multiple Netflix and other streams going.

The funny thing about this is that years ago, I thought $20/Month for dial up access was outrageous. Now, I am OK paying that for an increment in speed. Hmmm.

to be fair dial up was 56k and is not even comparable to what were getting from fios =P

Is your FIOS bundled or data-only? I tried to upgrade this evening to those same packages, but the rep said I wasn't eligible as they only apply to bundled customers, not data-only. (something the ads don't mention at all for the 50/20 for $10, and 75/35 for $20, upgrades)

$20 a month for dialup was outrageous. When I had dialup I was paying around $9 a month back in 1996 and 1997. By 1998 I had 5mbs down/1mbs up internet from cable for $16 a month.
WIth the speeds we get now and the price we pay, it is a very good deal. Much, much cheaper per megabyte than it used to be.

not to mention reliability and latency. i would spend a good 15-30 minutes of the day just trying to find a good phone number to connect to.

Here's the details, you get a 1 month free upgrade to 73/35 internet with a $10 credit. The following month it's $10 more a month for 73/35 internet.

»www.verizon.com/home/MLP ··· m75.html
"Limited–time online offer for existing Verizon FiOS Internet residential customers upgrading to FiOS 73/35 Mbps Internet. $10 discount applied via bill credit for first month; beginning month 2, standard rates apply. Speed upgrade only available to FiOS Internet customers who currently have less than 75/35 Mbps speed. Speed upgrade not available in all areas."

Is that deal going from 15/5, or 50/25 to 73/35? If it's from 15/5 then thats worth it.

I am on a bundle.

For me it was going from 50/20 to 73/35.

most 50/25 fluff is ~59/35
75/35 fluff should be around 84/42

I've tried that online and get the msg: " We're sorry.
We are experiencing a temporary problem and can't continue your order at this time.
Please try again later." I get that message every time I try to do something on that site

The upgrade can also be done on ch 500 , however , I don't know if the $10 discount is offered that way. Anyone know?

Edit : appears to be a moot point, as the speed is not available in my area, per a phone csr, VO5. The op is in my same town, so it looks like he's outta luck as well.