Anybody sign up for the new VERIZON FIBER internet thingy? - GoFuckYourself.com

Juicy D. Links · 10-12-2005, 12:19 PM

Anybody using it? I now its limited in areas now but upstream and downstream seem to kick major ass.

Juicy D. Links · 10-12-2005, 12:22 PM

http://www22.verizon.com/FiosForHome...netForHome.asp

gornyhuy · 10-12-2005, 12:23 PM

I've had nothing but bad history with Verizon dsl... so i'll wait until they are very well established.

They've decimated comcast's cable putting that shit in, so it better be good.

Juicy D. Links · 10-12-2005, 12:24 PM

fuck not avail here yet

Juicy D. Links · 10-12-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornyhuy

I've had nothing but bad history with Verizon dsl... so i'll wait until they are very well established.

They've decimated comcast's cable putting that shit in, so it better be good.

true true , but i think this shit is running fiber straight into your home , i gotta red up on it. Your right though it will prob have fuck ups initially

seeric · 10-12-2005, 12:26 PM

i know someone that was getting like 15-20 mbps on it transfer on it.

Brad Gosse · 10-12-2005, 01:24 PM

15 MBPS for a home connecction is AWESOME. Everything is changing and paving the way for HD content and higher quality movies.

Verbal · 10-12-2005, 01:28 PM

It kicks ass! Get it, if only for the uploads!

Ace-wtf · 10-12-2005, 01:35 PM

sounds like the future is here

Elli · 10-12-2005, 01:41 PM

They'll cap it once more people get on board. It will be just like cable. Back in 1999 my cable was uncapped and screaming fast. Then more people got on board, and now even with hacking my cap I can only get 4mbps. *screams*

Rodent · 10-12-2005, 01:58 PM

Not bad, but I am sure they could use vdsl(i think) and get the same and faster speeds...I think qwest was/is doing testing with it.

moneymotivates · 10-12-2005, 03:26 PM

I wish it was available in my area

johnnyhey · 10-12-2005, 03:39 PM

my old man had it installled in northern jersey. took the guy all day to wire the house. reminds me of the 1981 when we got cable tv for the first time and they had to run wire everywhere.

5-30MPS is really great news.

can't wait to it hits l.a.

ronbotx · 10-12-2005, 04:11 PM

Internet Thingy?

Keller TX, south of Dallas , was one of the initial FIOS test areas. It is now being rolled out in limited areas around Dallas, and it became available in my town in the spring. Rolling out the infrastructure is a very expensive proposition for Verizon. Their goal is to provide full voice , data , and video service.

I got it in June and it exceeds all expectations. I have the 15/2 mbs service and you do really get those speeds. I have had about 15 minutes of down time total, and the service is MUCH more reliable than DSL.

For lots of info, user reviews and feedback, just check out this forum:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber

Elli · 10-12-2005, 04:12 PM

One wonders why they don't just make city hubs wifi hotspots?

Fred Quimby · 10-12-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornyhuy

I've had nothing but bad history with Verizon dsl... so i'll wait until they are very well established.

They've decimated comcast's cable putting that shit in, so it better be good.

this is pure fiber

15 megs down
5 up

Fred Quimby · 10-12-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Anybody using it? I now its limited in areas now but upstream and downstream seem to kick major ass.

I told you abt this at the last poker game.

how crazy is that?

I hear you can get this deal "naked"

"naked" meaning you don't need verizon telco service for the FIOS service, how cool is that?

fuelcell · 10-12-2005, 04:22 PM

They don't even offer it in Vegas. Paying $50 a month for cable. *sob* OTOH, I don't really want to have to buy service from Verizon and especially SBC just to "qualify" for DSL service. That's a load of crap, too.

eGawd · 10-12-2005, 04:26 PM

I have it here in Tampa. I get 15mbps download and 5mbps upload. Price is only $44.95 a month and since my phone is through the same company when I signing up for it I got $5.00 off my phone bill.

Total bill a month for telephone + fiber optic = $90ish

That includes unlimited long distance in US, Canada, and Mexico.

detoxed · 10-12-2005, 04:27 PM

I'd buy this anyday if it was available:

Up to 30 Mbps/5 Mbps $179.95 - $199.95

DateDoc · 10-12-2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elli

One wonders why they don't just make city hubs wifi hotspots?

A lot of cities are working on offering free wifi to their residents. There a few already and I know Phiily, Portland and San Francisco are working on it.

seer · 10-12-2005, 04:52 PM

If no verizon phone line is needed,then its a great deal

ronbotx · 10-12-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seer

If no verizon phone line is needed,then its a great deal

I don't think it is required, but the FIOS rollout tends to be in areas where there is Verizon phone service. In the Dallas area, those areas served by SBC are going to be out of luck since they have no plans to offer fiber.

seeric · 10-12-2005, 05:53 PM

hermosa beach cali has a wifi setup

10-12-2005, 12:19 PM	#1
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Anybody sign up for the new VERIZON FIBER internet thingy? Anybody using it? I now its limited in areas now but upstream and downstream seem to kick major ass.

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Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	They'll cap it once more people get on board. It will be just like cable. Back in 1999 my cable was uncapped and screaming fast. Then more people got on board, and now even with hacking my cap I can only get 4mbps. screams __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

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Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	fuck not avail here yet

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	i know someone that was getting like 15-20 mbps on it transfer on it.

10-12-2005, 01:28 PM	#8
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	It kicks ass! Get it, if only for the uploads!

10-12-2005, 01:58 PM	#11
Rodent Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: ReliableServers.Com Posts: 1,462	Not bad, but I am sure they could use vdsl(i think) and get the same and faster speeds...I think qwest was/is doing testing with it. __________________ Choopa.com Colocation \| Cloud Servers \| Dedicated Servers \| CDN 1000 Gbps Network \| NJ DataCenters

10-12-2005, 03:26 PM	#12
moneymotivates Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 511	I wish it was available in my area

10-12-2005, 03:39 PM	#13
johnnyhey Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,172	my old man had it installled in northern jersey. took the guy all day to wire the house. reminds me of the 1981 when we got cable tv for the first time and they had to run wire everywhere. 5-30MPS is really great news. can't wait to it hits l.a. __________________ CandyDreams.com shooter for hire info[at]candydreams.com ICQ:96563638 AIM: johnnyhey

10-12-2005, 04:11 PM	#14
ronbotx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,634	Internet Thingy? Keller TX, south of Dallas , was one of the initial FIOS test areas. It is now being rolled out in limited areas around Dallas, and it became available in my town in the spring. Rolling out the infrastructure is a very expensive proposition for Verizon. Their goal is to provide full voice , data , and video service. I got it in June and it exceeds all expectations. I have the 15/2 mbs service and you do really get those speeds. I have had about 15 minutes of down time total, and the service is MUCH more reliable than DSL. For lots of info, user reviews and feedback, just check out this forum: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber

10-12-2005, 04:12 PM	#15
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	One wonders why they don't just make city hubs wifi hotspots? __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

10-12-2005, 04:22 PM	#18
fuelcell Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,525	They don't even offer it in Vegas. Paying $50 a month for cable. sob OTOH, I don't really want to have to buy service from Verizon and especially SBC just to "qualify" for DSL service. That's a load of crap, too. __________________ Beat it. Nothing to see here.

10-12-2005, 04:26 PM	#19
eGawd Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: La Jolla Posts: 567	I have it here in Tampa. I get 15mbps download and 5mbps upload. Price is only $44.95 a month and since my phone is through the same company when I signing up for it I got $5.00 off my phone bill. Total bill a month for telephone + fiber optic = $90ish That includes unlimited long distance in US, Canada, and Mexico.

10-12-2005, 04:27 PM	#20
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	I'd buy this anyday if it was available: Up to 30 Mbps/5 Mbps $179.95 - $199.95

10-12-2005, 04:52 PM	#22
seer Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 280	If no verizon phone line is needed,then its a great deal

10-12-2005, 05:53 PM	#24
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	hermosa beach cali has a wifi setup