netmasta Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2005/01/19/verizon_to_roll_out_super_fast_net_access/ Verizon Communications Inc. yesterday identified 19 Boston suburbs -- including Natick, Newton, and Woburn -- where it will offer super-fast Internet access over a new fiber-optic network this year. Verizon is preparing to offer Internet access at speeds of up to 30 megabits per second, six to 10 times faster than what's possible with conventional cable modems. Both Comcast and RCN are responding this month with free upgrades for current and new customers. Comcast's current 3-megabit service will increase to 4 megabits, and RCN will crank up its 7-megabit service to 10. Subscription prices will not increase. The system involved in Verizon's plans, the FiOS network (pronounced FIE-ohse), reaches about 116,000 homes and businesses in Greater Boston, and should reach at least 230,000 by year's end, spokesman Jack Hoey said. The 16 other communities Verizon identified as part of its first wave of service are Andover, Bedford, Belmont, Boxford, Burlington, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lexington, Lincoln, Lynnfield, North Reading, Reading, Sherborn, Topsfield, West Newbury, and Winchester. 5 megabits downstream (to receive data) and 2 upstream, for $35 a month bundled with phone service, $40 a month stand-alone. 15 megabits down and 2 up; $45 bundled with phone and $50 stand-alone. 30 megabits down and 5 up; $200 a month. You guys are making me (a Comcast user) jelous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 i wish they came out to arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 Yeah, I hope they do. If not........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICROWAVE Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm ready to sign up if those speeds and prices are real.....but I am in Arizona...... not on the list and probably never will be.......... Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 No I think that they need to come to New York since we have the shittiest in the world at the highest prices, I think that I can makes good use of that 30/5 to. to bad there isn't any thing around here like Vans speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chd176 Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 It's real and already out in a few places...keller texas is one town that comes to mind (also check broadbandreports.com and go to the Verizon forum to see pics, speed test and areas with FIOS)...I wish Verizon would have stayed my Telco...we were GTE bought out by Verizon then bought out by CenturyTel...if Verizon was still my telco I would most likely not have DSL now but at least I would get FIOS in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin541 Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 Im pretty much set up Got Verizon trucks all over my street with lines on the sidewalk and street to put in the fiber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOhioRR Posted January 20, 2005 CID Share Posted January 20, 2005 O HIGH O --- O HIGH O ---- O HIGH O THEY NEEDA COME TO OHIO!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar.Pi Posted January 21, 2005 CID Share Posted January 21, 2005 damn, thats fast! i hope they wont forget about the little guys in NYC with lame speed these days :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICROWAVE Posted January 21, 2005 CID Share Posted January 21, 2005 Ah nice Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndstruct Posted January 31, 2005 CID Share Posted January 31, 2005 It is very real and being installed at my house right now as I type. Only a 6 hour instal :?l....but it's free I got the 15Mbs down and 2Mbs up package for 49.99....with a free wired router....a D-Link 604 I think....or wireless for 69.99 billed to phone bill. Some question as to whether you can use your own. Verizon says no, but many have said it works. Fiber will not, I repeat NOT slowdown due to neighbor hood traffic....it is more like DSL.....every customer has thier own dedicated strand for the last mile. If you are at all interesed in more info on FiOS and upto the miniute infor on where they are working on installing it you should check out http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/vzfiber Tell'em BobTheBarber sent ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs1 Posted February 1, 2005 CID Share Posted February 1, 2005 NYC with lame speeds....uhh..... NYC has some of the best speeds ever......... And man if FIOS comes to FL before (and if ) cable gets that fast, im signin up for the 15/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJVageli Posted February 1, 2005 CID Share Posted February 1, 2005 No lame speeds in NYC :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 5355 Kbps about 5.4 Mbps (tested with 2992 KB) Download Speed is:: 654 KB/s Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/ Test Time:: Tue Feb 1 11:45:25 EST 2005 Bottom Line:: 96X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.57 sec Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/id-IZ5UT1JG2 :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 5391 Kbps about 5.4 Mbps (tested with 2992 KB) Download Speed is:: 658 KB/s Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/ Test Time:: Tue Feb 1 11:46:53 EST 2005 Bottom Line:: 96X faster than 56K 1MB download in 1.56 sec Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/id-SN19VIOHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boister77 Posted February 26, 2005 CID Share Posted February 26, 2005 Nice speeds with FIOS in Huntington Beach, CA :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 15070 Kbps about 15.1 Mbps (tested with 12160 KB) Download Speed is:: 1840 KB/s Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/ Test Time:: Sat Feb 26 2005 02:35:42 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 269X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.56 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 780.26 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/id-AL05H3PRY :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 1102 Kbps about 1.1 Mbps (tested with 1013 KB) Upload Speed is:: 135 KB/s Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/ Test Time:: Sat Feb 26 2005 02:29:50 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 20X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 7.59 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 253.21 % faster than the average for host (verizon.net) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/id-VIUDPG0H3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resijs Posted May 1, 2005 CID Share Posted May 1, 2005 They installed the fiber optics in Florida here, but I'm still waiting for the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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