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HillW9608
Hello Summer!
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Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Just was curious to hear why and or why not.
We have DVR now with Optimum and a few On Demand channels also. Any pros or cons with Verizon?
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
We switched.
I hated Cablevision so the switch was easy for me.
We did notice the internet is slightly slower though.
We have no issue with the phone service.
We signed up for the $64.99 package (tv, phone, internet) for 6 months then it's about $100 or less. But they made mistakes in the billing already. DH deals with them. He told me he would switch back to Cablevision if we still have billing issues. I HATE Cablevision so it would be horrible for me.
For me, I love the channels that were no longer available with Cablevision.
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:18 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by smdl
For me, I love the channels that were no longer available with Cablevision.
What channels are no longer offered on cable? 
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:24 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by smdl
For me, I love the channels that were no longer available with Cablevision.
What channels are no longer offered on cable?
FITtv is the one that comes to mind right now.
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:26 PM |
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itkocak
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Message edited 11/23/2011 3:21:29 PM.
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:30 PM |
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HillW9608
Hello Summer!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Ok.. but as far as the channels with cablevision.. they are all prety much the same right? Like TLC lol..?
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:43 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by HillW9608
Ok.. but as far as the channels with cablevision.. they are all prety much the same right? Like TLC lol..?
Verizon has the same channels. TLC, HGTV, Fox, CBS, etc... some in both regular and HD. They do have different channel numbers though but you get a list of all of the channels and numbers.
There is a way to find local traffic and weather for your town (it's a function on the remote control). In addition Channel 49 has local and NYC weather.
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:57 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by smdl
FITtv is the one that comes to mind right now.
Oh ok, I've never heard of that channel or the VOOM Kevin mentioned...
Can you tell I'm not much of a TV person?? 
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| Posted 2/3/09 11:02 PM |
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PattyK
Lovin my hubby!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
We made the switch to FIOS (for cable, internet & phone) almost two years ago and are happy with their service. The only two chanels that we don't get are MSNBC & Chanel 12.
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| Posted 2/4/09 12:35 AM |
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nov04libride
big brother <3
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
We tried and scheduled the installation with them on three separate occasions...only to be stood up each time! Each time we called and complained; apologizes up and down (after waiting on the phone for literally hours), only to be stood up again. Oh, and they had Cablevision turn off our phone, so we were stood up, and without a normal phone.
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| Posted 2/4/09 9:46 AM |
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RadioLau
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
DH wants to switch so badly but Fios is not available in our area yet. They keep sending flyers and DH keeps calling and they keep saying not yet.
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| Posted 2/4/09 10:06 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
I typed out a long message and the server was too busy so now I have to retype it.
We switched. Our triple play was up so at the time, it was a better deal with FIOS.
I love the tv - they have a lot more HD channels that I actually like to watch than we had when we had Optimum. I like that the on demand for HBO is included with your subscription to HBO. I also like the other free on demand items they have that Cablevision didn't seem to have (ABC, CBS, NBC).
DH doesn't like that we don't get the MSG channel in HD since it's owned by Cablevision - he likes to watch the Rangers.
We really preferred the telephone features that were included through Optimum - free call forwarding, the caller id on the tv, the fact you can have cell phone ring and the home phone ring when you get a call).
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| Posted 2/4/09 10:25 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by smdl
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by smdl
For me, I love the channels that were no longer available with Cablevision.
What channels are no longer offered on cable?
FITtv is the one that comes to mind right now.
Also BBC America and some other specialty channels.
I also love Fios. Our internet is about the same, and we have only had one billing issue and it was resolved very quickly over the phone. The quality of the TV service is far superior IMO.
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| Posted 2/4/09 10:26 AM |
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Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Have you seen FIOS program guild? They seem to have a lot more channels not available on CV.
Click here if you haven't
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| Posted 2/4/09 10:52 AM |
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DaniJude
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
We did! We love it! I actually posted about it b/c I was so happy with the speed of the internet -- for us, it was MUCH faster than Optimum. We love their DVR, we love how the channels are grouped together by subject. You can search for shows - I just love it!
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| Posted 2/4/09 11:44 AM |
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kristinel
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Does it make a difference in your electric bill?
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| Posted 2/4/09 12:09 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by kristinel
Does it make a difference in your electric bill?
No it does not. It's only the backup system plugged into the outlet. It's only pennies.
It's a scare tactic from Cablevision.
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| Posted 2/4/09 1:02 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
we switched..
hated cablevision..
and now we LOVE FIOS!!
more channels and HD channels as well !
i love the DVR too!
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| Posted 2/4/09 2:06 PM |
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kristinel
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by smdl
Posted by kristinel
Does it make a difference in your electric bill?
No it does not. It's only the backup system plugged into the outlet. It's only pennies.
It's a scare tactic from Cablevision.
This info actual came to us via a real estate agent selling a house with a Fios box. I wonder if he fell for the Cablevision scare tactics?
BTW: somewhat off topic, but DH and I were in the Cablevision Store on Monday. The couple ahead of us was switching to Verizon and turning in their Cablevision box. The saleswoman told them that if they chose to switch back to Cablevision before their first year with Verizon was up, that Cablevision would pay the fee Verizon charges for canceling before the end of your contract.
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| Posted 2/4/09 2:13 PM |
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Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
FIOS DVR: I like that you can now record a program online.. I used it a few times.
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| Posted 2/4/09 2:17 PM |
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youngmama
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
I switched and hated verizon..and the customer service! IT ended up being more expensive also...plus they have contracts. We are going back to cablevision!
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| Posted 2/4/09 2:19 PM |
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youngmama
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by kristinel
Posted by smdl
Posted by kristinel
Does it make a difference in your electric bill?
No it does not. It's only the backup system plugged into the outlet. It's only pennies.
It's a scare tactic from Cablevision.
This info actual came to us via a real estate agent selling a house with a Fios box. I wonder if he fell for the Cablevision scare tactics?
BTW: somewhat off topic, but DH and I were in the Cablevision Store on Monday. The couple ahead of us was switching to Verizon and turning in their Cablevision box. The saleswoman told them that if they chose to switch back to Cablevision before their first year with Verizon was up, that Cablevision would pay the fee Verizon charges for canceling before the end of your contract.
This is true! They offered me this.
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
I will never switch to FIOS because they don't offer MSG.
So no Islanders, Rangers, Knicks, or Nets if you have FIOS.
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| Posted 2/4/09 2:26 PM |
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kristinel
Steinbeck
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by ave1024
I will never switch to FIOS because they don't offer MSG.
So no Islanders, Rangers, Knicks, or Nets if you have FIOS.
My only reason for not switching is the speed of the internet.
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| Posted 2/4/09 3:16 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: Who's made the switch from Optimum to Verizon Fios?
Posted by ave1024
I will never switch to FIOS because they don't offer MSG.
So no Islanders, Rangers, Knicks, or Nets if you have FIOS.
really? i have Fios and get MSG.. i watch all the islander games..
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