Fios install (opposed to Comcast)

This is a follow up on my prior post about switching to Verizon Fios from Comcast. Yesterday, Monday, Verizon installed my new Fios service (TV and Internet). All I have to say is wow what a difference from Comcast! First of all the installer came during the installation window (as opposed to Comacst who never came on time), granted the window was 8am to 5pm. The service is absolutely incredible! Kicks my former Comcast service out of the water, i should have made this switch a long time ago.

The installation went smoothly for the most part. From start to finish it took just under two hours. The installer was very helpfully and did not appear to be in a rush (more than that I say about myComcast experiences). He introduced himself and walked me through what he was going to-do during the install and consulted me on how I wanted the service set up. One downside, he didn’t come withCableCards (apparently i didn’t get the order for them in time to make it on the truck) However, the installer set me up with an extra HD set top box until the cable cards arrive. That was a nice gesture. Overall the installation was easy everything was set up from the hallway telephone room, the only hardware in my unit is the set top boxes, modem, and router. The first router he tried wasn’t functioning correctly, the second router he triedworkes just fine. Upon completing the install he walked me through the system and interface.
First impressions of Fios, WOW! the quality is amazing and the speed of the TV interface is incredible. The guide and UI is beautiful. The picture quality on my SD TV has improved from a very washed out image to an incredible sharp image.

One positive, with the expanded channel lineup i now i have 3 CNBC channels (CNBC, CNBC World, and CNBC HD) to laugh at the octa or decabox lineup! Fios does have Bloomberg as a dedicated channel which is awesome.

I am very happy with Fios so far. I do believe this was a great switch. Time will tell how well CableCards will work (will post again once they arrive). Again I Cant believe I didn’t make this switch earlier. If you can get Fios i highly recommend it.

Posted in Technology on October 29th, 2008 Taged with Comcast, Verizon Fios

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John

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