# FIOS coming **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 16, 2006, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242 "2006-02-16T08:12:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/1 "2006-02-16T08:12:47Z")
Verizon to string fiber-optic in 2 towns Offers faster Internet, future TV service ``` By DAVID ROBINSON News Business Reporter ``` 2/16/2006 ![http://www.buffalonews.com/images/space.gif](http://www.buffalonews.com/images/space.gif) ![http://www.buffalonews.com/images/space.gif](http://www.buffalonews.com/images/space.gif) Verizon Communications plans to start stringing fiber-optic cable to homes and businesses in Hamburg and Orchard Park in a move to offer faster Internet connections that also could allow the company to eventually offer television service. Hamburg and Orchard Park will be the first Western New York communities to be part of Verizon’s broader plan to build a sprawling fiber-optic network that will reach 18 million homes by the end of 2010. While the addition of Hamburg and Orchard Park to Verizon’s list of more than 120 New York communities in the company’s “fiber to the premises” plan initially will expand its high-speed Internet offerings, it also brings some intriguing potential on the video side. Verizon officials said Wednesday that the rollout of cable television service along those lines in Hamburg and Orchard Park remains a ways off. The company first would have to secure a franchise agreement from those communities before television service could be offered, and Verizon spokesman Cliff Lee said the firm has no timetable for doing that. The company currently offers television service in New York state only in the village of Massapequa Park on Long Island, although it also has been awarded cable franchises in Nyack and South Nyack in Rockland County. Verizon’s initial cable offerings in New York include a 180-channel package that costs $40 a month. The installation of fiber-optic cable into Verizon customers’ homes and businesses will allow the telecommunications company to offer Internet service at much faster speeds than its own DSL product, which uses the same copper wires that carry telephone calls. Verizon already has begun stringing the fiber-optic cable in Hamburg and Orchard Park, although the company does not expect to start selling its fiber-optic service, or FiOS service, until last spring or early summer, Lee said. ``` "We generally like to have the majority of homes in a community passed before we start selling the service," he said. ``` The company also expects to install its FiOS service in other Buffalo Niagara region communities, although Lee declined to identify them. Verizon’s FiOS service offers several tiers of high-speed Internet access, beginning with a $34.95 monthly rate that offers downloads at 5 megabits per second and upload speeds of 2 megabits per second as part of a calling package. That download speed is 67 percent faster than Verizon’s fastest residential DSL offering, which sells for $29.95 a month with a one-year commitment. Until now, most of Verizon’s focus with its fiber-optic initiative in New York has been on the eastern and central parts of the state, including the Syracuse and Albany areas, along with Westchester and Rockland counties. Verizon intends to run fiber-optic cables to 6 million households, roughly 20 percent of its customer base, by the end of this year, and up to 18 million homes by the end of 2010. OP and hamburg spring/summer ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/2 "2006-02-16T08:15:26Z")
haha i live in massapequa, not massapequa park , thats and incorporated village in massapequa. yeah the fios is supposed to be uber fast. if they put in amherst im definitely getting it ---
**Author:** ![Vile](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vile/32/7595_2.png) [@Vile](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vile)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/3 "2006-02-16T08:17:36Z")
thats it…i’m moving back in with my parents… ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/4 "2006-02-16T08:22:42Z")
im maxed with adelphia now, but fiber is going to be so much faster, it will be worth it to get theyre fastest speeds. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/5 "2006-02-16T08:29:00Z")
anyone know a price on FIOS ---
**Author:** ![Fetter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@Fetter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fetter)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/6 "2006-02-16T08:34:19Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > im maxed with adelphia now, but fiber is going to be so much faster, it will be worth it to get theyre fastest speeds. :word: As long as they keep it affordable, and not go the route of Adelphia. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/7 "2006-02-16T09:41:07Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > anyone know a price on FIOS 35 for 5 meg/2meg 49 for 15 meg/2 meg 169 for 30 meg/5meg No need to uncap with this shit right here, fuck adelphia and theyre lameass speeds. ---
**Author:** ![BluBalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bluballs/32/7212_2.png) [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/8 "2006-02-16T09:46:35Z")
I got to try it… its pretty quick. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/9 "2006-02-16T09:47:54Z")
damn thats pretty fast at a really good price. would def need to pick up the gigabit router and switch to accompany that bitch ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/10 "2006-02-16T09:48:03Z")
considering adelphias premier is 6 meg up, when you can actually get those speeds, you cant beat this for the price. only thing im worried about is if these prices reflect you having to get phone service through them, which i refuse to do. ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/11 "2006-02-16T09:49:11Z")
Moved to Huge Nerd Corner, shame on you Kevin… ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/12 "2006-02-16T09:49:43Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > damn thats pretty fast at a really good price. would def need to pick up the gigabit router and switch to accompany that bitch they give it i believe, and you dont need gigabit, 100 base router will be fine, considering there is nothing out there that offer 1000 meg up :), that would be nice tho, dvds in 1 second…yay On the date of your [installation](http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popWindow%28%27/FiosForHome/channels/FiOS/installation.html%27,%27%27,%27640%27,%27480%27%29), a Verizon professional will come to your home and install Verizon FiOS Internet Service. They will need access to your home computer and will perform the following: ``` ![http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif](http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif) Install wiring from the outside of your home to your computer. If necessary, they will install any required wall jacks. ![http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif](http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif) Install the Verizon home networking router and software. ![http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif](http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif) Get you connected to Internet. ![http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif](http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif) Migrate any voice services on the current billing account to the Verizon FiOS network. There is no additional cost for this, and it will not affect your current monthly charges. ![http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif](http://www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/FiOS/root/images/FiOSOLO_redbullet.gif) Provide a Verizon FiOS Welcome Kit with information about your FiOS connection, Verizon Central and online services,Provide a Verizon FiOS Welcome Kit with information about your FiOS connection, Verizon Central and online services.');Provide a Verizon FiOS Welcome Kit with information about your FiOS connection, Verizon Central and online services. ``` Wireless router comes with package **15 Mbps/2 Mbps FiOS Speed Package** ``` Minimum System Requirements 300 MHz 128 MB CD-ROM or DVD 100 MB 100 Base-T USB or PCMCIA 802.11g Recommended System Requirements 800 MHz 256 MB CD-ROM or DVD 200 MB 100 Base-T USB or PCMCIA 802.11g 30 Mbps/5 Mbps FiOS Speed Package Minimum System Requirements 300 MHz 128 MB CD-ROM or DVD 100 MB 100 Base-T USB or PCMCIA 802.11g Recommended System Requirements 1.4 GHz 256 MB CD-ROM or DVD 200 MB 100 Base-T USB or PCMCIA 802.11g ``` ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/13 "2006-02-16T09:50:05Z")
> [@RuBiCaNT](#): > > Moved to Huge Nerd Corner, shame on you Kevin… ohh shit im sorry, i must of been too excited and wasnt paying attention. ---
**Author:** ![Bucker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bucker/32/7379_2.png) [@Bucker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bucker)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/14 "2006-02-16T09:56:32Z")
Already strung… happened weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/15 "2006-02-16T10:01:13Z")
gigabit switch would make home networking awesomely fast tho!! ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/16 "2006-02-16T10:03:03Z")
> [@98 Red Ex](#): > > Already strung… happened weeks ago. yeah but its not going for sale untill spring/.summer ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/17 "2006-02-16T10:04:01Z")
Im more interested in the TV service, very excited to see their rates. ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/18 "2006-02-16T10:05:49Z")
Rock out, I might have to get this for the Ritz!! ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/19 "2006-02-16T11:18:01Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > gigabit switch would make home networking awesomely fast tho!! Uh a 100mbit switch would be fine ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242/20 "2006-02-16T11:21:23Z")
i have a 100mb switch and its not THAT fast. would the cable beable to handle the faster speeds if i put in a gigabit? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fios-coming/8242.md?page=2)