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Oh. I just have internet service through Comcast. I called last fall to get my rate lowered and she said there was no commitment.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 15:59
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I cancelled mine contract with Comcast in December and there was no quit fee. I've been very happy with Fios, amazing tv picture and fast internet in the basic package no complaints so far.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 15:52
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Always. When you first sign up for the three play or two play or even a 1 play or whatever. you sign a a 1 year or 2 year contract. They mail you a notice about it. It locks in your rate but it also says their is a $175 early disconnection fee.
The thing is they can't actually keep track of the contract b/c mine says i still have like 4 months on it. i have had comcast for 2 years. it should be over.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 13:37
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Since when does Comcast have an early disconnect fee?
Posted on: 2009/3/31 13:03
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Things are different now because of a number of regulatory decisions. The FCC has ruled that exclusivity contracts bewteen a landlord and a video provider are illegal. Second, a state law requires Verizon to deploy FIOS. If the landlord resisits, the provider can petition the Board of Public Utilities. The key is getting Verizon to agree to petition the BPU because it will incur some legal costs in doing so. But if they do, they are most likely to be successful since they have the law on their side. Verizon's legal department is large and sophisticated, and if the building is large enough they are likely to do so.
Posted on: 2009/3/31 1:41
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i would willingly pay the early disconnect fee from comcast, to get FIOS. No amount of money is too much so that I would never have to deal with them again.
Posted on: 2009/3/30 18:09
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I live downtown and FIOS is still not available in my neighborhood. I don't understand what the hold up is other than the usual Verizon incompetence.
Posted on: 2009/3/29 20:38
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I am one week into my FiOS tenure and I absolutely LOVE it. speedy internet, clear HD picture. such a huge improvement over Comcast.
Posted on: 2009/3/29 20:35
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This is nothing new. I think NY state had a similar lawsuit two years ago because Verizon kept "running out" of the LCD tv's they promised new customers.
Posted on: 2009/3/18 20:58
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NJ AG Says Verizon FiOS Ads Duped Customers
http://www.1010wins.com/NJ-AG-Says-Ve ... s-Duped-Customers/4042080 N.J. Sues Verizon Over Ads For FiOS Services http://wcbstv.com/topstories/lawsuit.verizon.fios.2.962252.html
Posted on: 2009/3/18 18:26
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I'm in Newport and I'm convinced the landlord will NEVER let Verizon FIOS in without a tenant lawsuit. The one building on site that is a condo with a board INDEPENDENT of Lefrak got FIOS in the middle of last year.
We went through the same thing when Lefrak kept Comcast out almost a DECADE after they got the license to wire Jersey City. It took 3 years in court for them to relent and STILL they have kept Comcast out of several of their newer buildings that weren't built at the time of the court decree. So the Verizon optical wiring has been in the street for a year or more (thus able to go into ONE building) but all the rental tenants are deprived of it illegally by a rapacious landlord eager to suck every penny for his "private" system.
Posted on: 2009/2/16 16:25
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Curious. Are you in a multi-unit building or brownstoner? I know that those in large multi-unit buildings are being converted first downtown. Let us know
Posted on: 2009/2/16 0:37
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I live at 9th & Manila and we have had Fios available for several months now. I get a brochure in the mail at least once a week asking me to sign up.
Posted on: 2009/2/16 0:30
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I live on 3rd, tween Jersey Ave/Erie. Do I think FIOS will connect downtown JC here soon?  Read super_furry's statement about marketing mail from Verizon and he's at Hamilton Park. 
Posted on: 2009/2/15 23:07
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They had a verizon guy in my building last monday. They started taking information for appointments. This is on 9th between coles and Jersey. It might be building dependent as well because they have been putting a lot of work in over here.
Posted on: 2009/2/15 22:12
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Yesterday I got a Direct TV/DSL bundle offer from Verizon in the mail. Another sign that FIOS won't be here anytime soon
Posted on: 2009/2/15 22:09
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dmashmore wrote: I was told it's not available to me...Should I call up and hassle them?
Posted on: 2009/2/4 0:10
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I just moved in on Jersey Ave, between 2nd and 3rd st. I heard someone further up jersey ave has fios and also someone on 2nd st has fios. I was told it's not available to me. Am I being told wrong? Should I call up and hassle them?
Posted on: 2009/2/3 19:33
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thanks for the spam/advertising
Posted on: 2009/1/3 15:38
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In the old days of analog cable you used to be able to tip these guys and get free HBO and other channels. But now that everything is digital that probably doesn't work anymore.
Posted on: 2009/1/3 4:16
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Absolutely not. I had a cable guy ask me for a tip once after he turned up late and I gave him the old adage "don't eat yellow snow". These guys get paid well and do not need tips at all
Posted on: 2009/1/3 2:48
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never know about tipping. the verizon guy is here now doing a legnthy installation process, about 5 hours, whats the deal, is it common to tip the guys?
Posted on: 2009/1/2 18:37
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I, too, was surprised about the prices. When Fios first started being rolled out in NJ about 2 years ago I remember the prices being significantly lower. I recall internet service being around $35/mo, but now I see that it is closer to $47/mo. I guess the cost of rolling out the service is really catching up with Verizon. I'll be sticking with Directv at least for now.
Posted on: 2008/12/31 14:00
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I just found out that FIOS is finally available to us (we live in Downtown JC on 2nd Street). I was browsing all the choices that I can sign up with Verizon. However, when I calculate the additional costs of the receivers and additonal channels that I want to subscribe to, I found that my cost is not any different than what I currently have with Comcast. I also read that Verizon charges higher taxes and also FCC charges. Could anyone confirm this info?
Posted on: 2008/12/31 4:32
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I am asking Santa for FIOS. Anyone know when it'll be available in VVP?
Posted on: 2008/12/24 4:53
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I got my fios on October 1st and have been very happy, the transition was very easy and the tv quality on my dlp is outstanding not to mention the insane download speeds. Christmas came early, my sales rep (rjbond.fios@gmail.com) gave me a $150 referal and I didn't even refer anyone to him. I've already got credit to my account. He says he does it to all his customers in hopes they'll throw him one or two.
My 8 year old loves the video game option on the internet. Yeah Fios, I'm telling all my friends! Amy 
Posted on: 2008/12/24 2:46
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I live 2 blocks from there and Fios is available at my address, so you should have it soon.
Posted on: 2008/12/10 17:30
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saw a verizon truck outside of my building (10th & jersey) this morning working on some wires. hopefully it's fios!
Posted on: 2008/12/10 16:22
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NNJR is correct. The problem with copper is degradation over distance. DSL is only available if you are a particular distance from the central office (CO). Verizon, as well as other DSL providers, will put substations they can run higher quality cables into and then service from.
All the various switches and interconnections result in dreadfully slow data. CAT5, the standard for intra-building cabling and the type used in your typical ethernet (network) cable has been pushed to some serious speeds. But, it can only be done over relatively short distances in controlled environments, i.e. not in the freezing cold. Basically, you'll get fibre to your house or a very close substation and then copper the rest of the way.
Posted on: 2008/12/9 23:30
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This is how FIOS is wired. The fiber goes to the house only, not to individual rooms.
You will get the full benefit of FIOS by utilizing your existing coax unless it is extremely old and not able to carry a proper signal.
Posted on: 2008/12/9 22:24
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