FiosFiend

No S%#! , I'm currently paying just over $100 for Fios 15/2 service plus the Fios TV with expanded basic, DVR, Starz, Showtime, TMC, Encore, etc. It's a great deal.

I got the expanded basic plus the movie package that includes Starz, Encore, TMC, SHOWTIME, and several others like Flix, Sundance, etc. The movie package was $11.95 and the expanded basic was $34.95. I also got one DVR and one standard box. The DVR is $12.95 a month and the basic box is $3.00. All together my service is around $67.00 a month. Compare that to what I had with Comcrap, same thing but no DVR and I was paying over $80.00 a month. There is no comparison. I called Comcast just to see if they could give me a better deal before I switched. They said "no" and I said "see ya later". I was also having allot of problems with Comcast on the higher channels with pixelation. I know that this is often a problem with cables and connections but it was happening all the time. I see non of that with fios and the tech said that I won't.

It took longer then I thought it would, about 3 hours. However, the guy that did the install was very good and very knowledgeable. I don't have a very complicated set up, just two TV's with few components. The tech had to install something on the splitter in my attic and had to do some work outside with the ONT connection. Other then that it was just a matter of getting the boxes up and running.

Yeah fios has been great! The other upside to the fios TV is that it's such a new service that all the equipment is brand new. When I got Comcast years ago they showed up with obviously used equipment. I've had to have both of my boxes with them replaced twice. I'm sure at some point in the future Fios will probably be recycling boxes but right now it's great to see them pulling new stuff right out of the box!

Well I got my install for fios TV today. It wasn't as cut and dry an install as I thought it would be but it's well worth it. I never considered that the picture would be better then comcast. I just assumed it would be about the same. I immediately saw a noticeable difference in picture quality as soon as he had the boxes up and running, especially on the digital channels. One thing that seemed a little odd, they have to install a small box that plugs into one port on your router then they have to do a firmware update on your router. The tech told me that the box was used to transmit VOD and PPV requests. Since I didn't have a Verizon router (I used my own wireless D-Link) the tech gave me a new Verizon D-Link wireless router for free! I had a DI-524 and he gave me a new DI-624. No complaint from me but it might be something to consider for those thinking about getting fios TV. The DVR is great, it has 160 hours of record time which, if I'm not mistaken, is twice what Comcast and Direct TV have. I also like the guide much better then Comcast. I had a great time calling up Comcast and cancelling their outrageously expensive service.

Doesn't the inside cable just plug straight into the Fios ONT? Was all that time spent on dealing with your components? They didn't need to run new cabling in the house did they?

Well, I just called. It is available and ready to set up in Flower Mound. I had the girl on the phone lay out the price structure for me and it looks like I'll be able to get everything, e.g., all HBO's, MC, Showtime, CMX, Starz, Encore, etc. plus a DVR for LESS then I pay now with Comcast with NO DVR! and that's not on a limited time introductory offer. Looks like I'll be switching. I'll let you know how that goes.

I live in Flower Mound and went to the Fios TV site today. I plugged in my phone number and it popped back a message that said "Congratulations you qualify for Fios TV". I'm going to call this morning and see what they say. I would be surprised if they have it available since I've seen nothing in the mail. I would expect a big campaign to get new subscribers. I'll let you know what they say.

Upload is right where it's supposed to be. :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 1869 Kbps about 1.9 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB) Upload Speed is:: 228 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server1) Test Time:: Tue Jan 24 2006 19:34:48 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 33X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 4.49 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 194.33 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-ZFOCS132P

Wow, for the last couple of days I've really been getting good down speeds on my Fios 15/2 connection. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 15976 Kbps about 16 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1950 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net (server2) Test Time:: Tue Jan 24 2006 13:38:20 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 285X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.53 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 239.77 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-05ZL2CHUE I'm consistently seeing around 16 Mbps.

fioscustomer: I have the 15/2 fios and have never used the Verizon supplied router. I have D-Link DI-524 wireless G router and it works great. I got for $20 with a rebate. Your upload is a little sluggish. Download DrTCP from this link. http://www.dslreports.com/drtcp and make sure that your settings match the attached.

I tried the 15/2 PPPoE setting in this link and it cut my download in half!! I went back to my old settings and I was back up to 15/2. What gives?

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This is using my wireless laptop over my 15Mbps Fios connection. I get above 15 when I'm jacked in. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 12969 Kbps about 13 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1583 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Mon Nov 28 2005 09:33:09 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 232X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.65 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 202.73 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-QUVY4CJSA

Home again home again!! :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 15897 Kbps about 15.9 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1941 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Sat Oct 01 2005 08:31:23 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 284X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.53 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 273.78 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-YQRNZK2XP Yes I am a spoiled brat!

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AAAAAARRRRGGHHH!!! Hotel speeds!! there was a time when I would have been thrilled with these speeds. But then, I got fios 15/2. I didn't think about how slow everything else was going to seem when I got fios. Being on the road sucks, even at these speeds, now that I have fios. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 4216 Kbps about 4.2 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB) Download Speed is:: 515 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Thu Sep 29 2005 21:43:16 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 75X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.99 sec Diagnosis: Looks Great : 4.25 % faster than the average for host (rr.com) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-XR9MHOG0N

Fiber rulz :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 15550 Kbps about 15.5 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1898 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Sat Sep 24 2005 09:14:22 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 278X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.54 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 265.54 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-02WM6QEY3 :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 1844 Kbps about 1.8 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB) Upload Speed is:: 225 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Sat Sep 24 2005 09:15:04 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 33X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 4.55 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 211.49 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-UWCASEG54

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Welcome to the forum Lifeisgood. Download Dr. TCP and set the following settings on it. http://www.dslreports.com/drtcp

I was curious to see how my 15/2 Fios connection would do with test all over the world. For this experiment I'm only going to use Web100 tests and will use a local server (Dallas, TX) for my control. I would love to see how others do as well. Control Test (Dallas, TX) http://speedtest.tx.charter.com/ Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Done running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 2.15Mb/s running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 15.38Mb/s Hawaii http://farnsworth.uhnet.net:7123/ Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Done running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 2.07Mb/s running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 14.03Mb/s Switzerland http://cemp1.switch.ch/network/performance/web100/tcpbw100.html Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Done running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 1.91Mb/s running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 10.60Mb/s Taiwan http://ndt-hc.twaren.net:7123/ Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Done running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 1.96Mb/s running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 4.31Mb/s Russia http://archie.telecom.mipt.ru/ndt/ Checking for Middleboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Done running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . . . . 844.11Kb/s running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . . . . 4.38Mb/s Significant drop off in Taiwan and Russia but still very acceptable.

No, there is no limit on usage. Although they make you agree not to run a server out of your house. However, my understanding is that they don't monitor this very closely.

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Wyliecoyote, I'd agree that you need to call tech support. You're not that far from the testmy.net server (Dallas). I'm in Flower Mound, TX and these are my speeds. :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 15511 Kbps about 15.5 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 1893 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Sat Sep 17 2005 10:15:10 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 277X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.54 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 263.26 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-YP6FKSIUV :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 1853 Kbps about 1.9 Mbps (tested with 1496 kB) Upload Speed is:: 226 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server1) Test Time:: Sat Sep 17 2005 10:16:30 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) Bottom Line:: 33X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 4.53 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 210.91 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-ZAS4KQ6MP You might want to try downloading cablenut and using the following settings. This helped me in the begining. http://www.cablenut.com/