The latest Verizon FiOS bundles are turning heads and grabbing attention in the areas where FiOS TV has been deployed. If you are currently with Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, or Comcast you probably have at least considered switching to FiOS and dropping cable TV once and for all. In this article we will review the FiOS bundles available in 2010, and see how they are matching up with the cable TV packages available from the competition.
The first step in evaluating your cable TV setup and comparing it to Verizon is checking to see if FiOS is even available in your area. Verizon serves some of the most highly populated areas in the Eastern United States and also in California, so there is a good chance you can order FiOS. If FiOS is not available, you still can get a Verizon Triple play bundle with DSL service and DIRECTV. Verizon is working hard to make FiOS available in many areas, it mainly is a matter of installing the all fiber network into neighborhoods in the Verizon footprint.
Now if FiOS bundles are available to you, the next step is to review the pricing and specifications of the package and compare them to your cable package. Deals on Verizon bundles have been adjusted for 2010, but there are still good deals to be had. The main change this year is that the cash back incentives have been removed, but you still can get discounted rates on FiOS for up to two years.
The main piece of the Verizon FiOS bundle is the FiOS TV cable television lineup. The all fiber network delivers all digital cable TV content right to your home, and reviews of the service have been positive. Hundreds of channels are available, and depending on the package you select you can also watch your favorite premium channels like HBO and Cinemax as well. Fios bundles also include HD, and there is not additional charge for high definition content unlike DIRECTV and DISH Network. They also offer an innovative DVR that can work throughout your home.
The next part of your FiOS bundle is the high speed internet service. Again, the all fiber optic network is utilized to deliver incredibly fast downloads right to your PC or home network. You can now get speeds up to 50 Mbps downstream and uploads up to 20 Mbps. Speeds like this are becoming the standard these days and oftentimes you can’t even order service like this through your cable provider.
The final piece of that Verizon offers with their FiOS package is traditional voice service. Instead of delivering dial tone through the old copper network, Verizon bundles the home phone line along with the high speed internet and FiOS TV through the same fiber line. Various options are available, including the Verizon Freedom Essentials option which offers unlimited long distance calling.
The important thing to consider if you are comparing a Verizon FiOS bundle vs a cable TV bundle is the regular pricing. Both Verizon and cable companies offer discounted rates for a period of six months, one year, or now a $480 discount for two years with FiOS. Matching up the pricing after the promotion though will give you an idea of what you will really be paying once the new customer deal has expired.
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