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anyone in the area of 1st & monmouth know the status of fios on this block? have they run the wire? the verizon website says its not available, but i don't want to sign up with comcast only to find that fios will be available in the next month or so.
Posted on: 2009/8/18 18:09
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Anyone have any luck downgrading their service from a triple play to a double play? Triple play = phone/internet/cable, double play = phone & Internet only. If you are a new customer you can get the DP for $49.99 and i want to get that and get DirecTV for the TV service... Sadly...No FIOS in my new apartment 
Posted on: 2009/8/11 20:13
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What he said. You have to use Verizon's modem but then you can hook up your router to it, and you'll be good to go.
Posted on: 2009/8/11 10:27
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You will need to use their modem. What you connect the modem to is up to you.
Posted on: 2009/8/11 3:47
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I am looking into replacing Comcast with Verizon Fios for internet and tv. Currently I have a powerful wireless router that allows me to to connect to the internet from any room in my apartment. My understanding is that I will need to use Verizon's wireless router if i switch to Fios. Does anyone have any experience with their router? Any idea what the range is? I have gotten conflicting responses from Verizon.
Posted on: 2009/8/11 2:47
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Yeah, you can just tell the installer when he shows up. He'll give you what you need and then change the bill accordingly.
The main box on my bill is 5.99. The smaller "dumb" version is 3.99.
Posted on: 2009/8/3 14:54
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Ah k thanks... too bad. That means another remote control around. When I signed up there was a $6.99 set top box - is that the one you mean or is there a smaller/cheaper one not listed? Mark. 
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Pretty sure it's QAM out of the cable. I know for sure it doesn't work at all without a box on my older TV.
They do have the option of a very small converter box though. Comes with remote but there no channel guide. It's also a bit cheaper per month than the regular big box. I use it as the line in for my older SD Tivo.
Posted on: 2009/8/3 13:45
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For me it's all moot, I'm Lefrak and they will not allow Verizon into rentals. THey kept out Comcast until a court order demanded they allow Comcast into 8 buildings.
New buildings are still screwed with a private sytem owned by the landlord. VERIZION is NOT alllowed into ANY rentals. COMCAST is not allowed into some buildings. If you want decent TV choices avoid Newport!
Posted on: 2009/8/2 23:54
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I'm scheduled for a Thursday install and we just realized there's a small TV in the kitchen that we completely forgot about - anyone know what comes out of the cable without a box? Can I at least get basic cable type channels or is it just nothing? I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think it's got a QAM tuner. Googling the question is giving mixed answers so I wondered if any locals had dealt with it. Thanks...
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I didn't say I'm in love w/Comcast in regards to many issues, such as "filtering traffic". However, it all depends on what you use the internet for as to how much download/upload speed you need. If as you say below you "..play games online, stream content to your TV or computer, or you're downloading torrents...", I agree that you need a bigger pipe for downloads. However, I also use VoIP, Lingo, which I've had since 2005 and no problems with upload speeds at all and @ 6MBPS, both upload and download, that may be little to you but it's all I need right now. I do agree with you too about Comcast having 1984 tendencies particularly where the RIAA is concerned and giving up id's for their customers. But you know, if I used a "filter" to decide which companies I use based on all the bad, "this sucks stuff" that ALL companies do, I wouldn't be able to use any of this stuff!   Quote:
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Using the CNET online bandwidth test, I average about 300-350kbps at home. I don't use torrents, but I use Youtube and I stream movies through my Roku box a lot and can only manage the lowest quality level... and half the time my OnDemand doesn't work either. I'm at the point where I don't care if the Verizon tech rips all the copper wire out of my walls when he's there - just leave the one to my TV.
For whatever reason (business customer I guess) I get about 2500-4000kbps at my store with Comcast... about 5 blocks from home... so I'm fine with them there. Mark. 
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never mind that Comcast is still "filtering" traffic. If you use VOIP (other than what is provided by Comcast) play games online, stream content to your TV or computer, or you're downloading torrents Comcast deems that traffic to have less priority over it's networks, and puts a speed limit on those types of traffic. This practice is left over from when Comcast was illegally these types of traffic. They were sued and lost. They came up with this new idea, and say that they can tell the difference between torrent traffic, and anything else, and will only block torrent traffic. Comcast has not been able to and will never be able to tell the difference. To Comcast it just looks like someone is using a LOT of bandwidth and they will put a speed limit on your whole line. Sorry but I would much rather be with a company that told the RIAA t 'F' off when they asked for user data based on IP's. I tell the Verizon guy in BJ's all the time that I would willingly pay any early disconnect fee to never have to deal/ talk to the water heads at Comcast again.
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There's lots of complaints on different forums including, dslreports.com, that Verizon removes the copper drop line to your house, apt or condo, so if you later decide to go back to Comcast you have to pay a heavy installation charge to re-install.
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There must be several topic threads here about Verizon, as another I posted to, "Verizon FIOS vs Comcast" I'll share here.
I spoke at length to the Verizon technician working on 3rd street, tween Jersey Ave/Erie St and he said that 3rd Street would be finished in a week and we could order within 2 weeks. That was Tuesday, July 28th. However, Comcast has been fine for me with consistent download speed of 6+MBPS and upload speed about the same, 6MBPS. I also have a package that I renew each 6 months that puts me with service costing less than $30/month for the above. I also have a digital tv package with Showtime, HBO and Starz and the entire package for both at less than $99 so I don't think Verizon can touch that! Faster download/upload speeds are only relevant if you are using torrent streams a lot and I would bet you most here on jclist wouldn't know a torrent stream if it bit em in the butt! You need always to compare unit pricing per download MBPS , just as if you were shopping for grocs, to get the real cost you're paying.
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As of today Fios is finally available around 5th and Monmouth if anyone's interested. I'm set up to install next Thursday.
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Thanks for the help.
They just started broadcasting in HD a couple of weeks ago, so I"m sure it will take time for carriers to pick it up.
Posted on: 2009/7/5 17:22
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It's not HD on Comcast either!
Posted on: 2009/7/4 22:13
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Yes, but it's one of the few channels that isn't in HD yet.
Posted on: 2009/7/4 21:04
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I have a question for anyone who has switched from Comcast to Fios. Do you get MSNBC?
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help.
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Just started today so I hadn't even heard about it. Seems decent. On par with any other local news stations I've seen. Looks like a couple of the same New Jersey shows from Comcast 8 (Steve Adubato, Caucus NJ).
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Anyone seen the FiOS1 New Jersey channel yet? How is it?
I have Comcast with no box, and they took away News12. -------------------- Verizon launches long-awaited LI TV news channel Verizon launched its long-awaited Long Island news channel Monday as part of an aggressive campaign in the Tri-State area to woo cable customers. Verizon executives announced the debut of FiOS1 Long Island and FiOS1 New Jersey Monday, along with increased Internet connection speeds, noting that the channels will offer their viewers with news, weather reports as well as stories featuring local communities and "ordinary heroes" in those communities. article http://verizon.mediaseed.tv/Story.aspx?story=36772 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-r ... rizon-launches-fios1.html
Posted on: 2009/6/22 18:41
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Just got FIOS last week...201 ST Pauls Ave
Love the svc, $30 cheaper per month thatn Comcast...about 50 more HD channels. I made a good choice.
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For those of you playing along at home with a map and a box of thumbtacks, I just got a notice that business fios is available at 240 Newark ave (at Coles) and their website confirms it.... I'm not sure if that translates to residential fios in the area as well though...
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A few of us in my 4 story, 8 unit building have FIOS.
7th Street, between Eire and Manila. (I had it installed April 6th). I guess it's block by block and spotty at best. I signed up for the triple play type package. internet is great - no problems whatsoever. TV excellent- has had consistent service, unlike Directv, which would lose a signal for hours and hours whenever there was a storm.
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I checked just now for Fios, It is not avaiable for 8th street hamilton park.
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I keep trying the verzion availability web app, and it keeps telling me FIOS isn't available yet. Just for tracking - are there any posters in Harsimus Cove eligible/installed as of today (early June?)?...
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This week we finally got FIOS installed. See my posts earlier in this thread. The install took about 8 hours, and was well worth it! No more pokey DSL :)
Think about the wiring in advance. The ONT is not something you want in your living room. Better to have it placed in a basement or closet if that's an option. I can't comment on FIOS TV, we just got the HSI. It seems to be available in most of the Hamilton Park area. Check availability at verizon.net/fios
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I'm definitely switching as soon as I get an OK from the landlord. Anyone use bittorrent over it? Do they attemt to handycap (sandvine) it like comcast?
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