JmpN to Verizon FiOS

Today I jmpd into Verizon FiOS. I am super excited about I am getting Telephone, TV, and Internet over fibre. FiOS has been in my neighborhood for quite a while now. I think we were one of the first areas to get FiOS and then later FiOS TV.

The biggest thing I had to overcome was my addition to Tivo. I am currently a DirectTivo subscriber. We have two in the house. However, I have had a Tivo since it was advertised on an infomercial back in the late 90’s. I do really hate breaking up with Tivo, even though its really Direct Tivo.

What convinced me was seeing a demo of Verizons on Interactive Media Guide . I also read a review about it on engadget.

Another factor is HD. The DirectTV HD DVR is still getting thrashed all over the internet. I have zero confidence in it and moving to it would still require that I breakup with by longtime love, Tivo. I have a Samsung HD receiver that I have to reboot every two days and my OTA reception is spotty at best.

I spent a lot of time online chatting with Verizon and also calling their customer service. I was able to get them to confirm that the STBs I will receive are capable of the new IMG, if not already installed. I hope that the IMG gets my wife and I over our Tivo addition. If not its going to be a very painful process.

Sign-up Process:

I would have signed up for FiOS online, but, there is no easy way to sign up for the triple play. You have to sign up for the TV/Internet @118.00/month (in my case) and then call or go to another verizon site to transfer the voice package and the hope and pray that you will be able to get the discounted $99.99 price.

So I called the Customer Service Center and had them set me up with the Triple Play. They were able to do the whole thing and quote me a price of $125.00 plus tax. This price gets me 5/2 Internet, TV w/HBO and two STB, and caries over my existing Freedom Essentials voice package. They have confirmed and installation date of July 25.

Gulp! Wish me luck!