How fast is Verizon FiOS internet speeds?
Verizon FiOS internet speeds are fast, but like with everything expect to pay for your speed.
Their "Good" level is 15 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up
"Better" is 50/25
"Best" is 75/35
"Best +" is 150/65
"Ultimate" is 300/65
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Their "Good" level is 15 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up
"Better" is 50/25
"Best" is 75/35
"Best +" is 150/65
"Ultimate" is 300/65
Fastest Internet Plans | FiOS Quantum Internet | Verizon
Check your location for availability and pricing.
Verizon | Digital TV, Broadband Internet, and Phone Packages | FiOS Bundles
Since the guest is comparing it to DirecTV I have to believe they are talking about the cable TV box and not the router. Verizon has a system in place for exchanging Set Top Boxes without the need for a service call. The guest needs to call customer support and get a replacement STB if their issue can't be taken care of over the phone.
Where is the point of diminishing returns for a residential user? Let me create my own scenario.
We have in our home Two people
Four laptops
two tablets
Three PCs
One Xbox
Two iphones
One TV hooked up to Fios.
At most we run two phones and two PCs at one time. Or you could toss in Netflix plus a phone or PC. Once in a while I upload images to my web sites. Sometimes a movie upload to Youtube. I am not a heavy gamer.
My video streams nicely 99% of the time. HOW much do I actually need?
We have in our home Two people
Four laptops
two tablets
Three PCs
One Xbox
Two iphones
One TV hooked up to Fios.
At most we run two phones and two PCs at one time. Or you could toss in Netflix plus a phone or PC. Once in a while I upload images to my web sites. Sometimes a movie upload to Youtube. I am not a heavy gamer.
My video streams nicely 99% of the time. HOW much do I actually need?
They usually advertise their internet speed higher than it is actually are. I have been a Verizon Fios customer a couple years ago and the speed is no where near the advertisement speed. The last time I had done a speed test it was ten megabyte lower than what I should be getting However, this company is still reliable for internet connection service and it is actually quite fast. The down to having Fios is when you need customer support you have to wait for hours.
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My opinion after living with FIOS
I have had FIOS for over a year. It is much faster than my old dsl and cable plans, but in my area, it is nowhere near the speeds promised. The 25 mps plan yielded no more than 3.8 mps - still 15 times what I got with dsl. I recently received a free upgrade to their 75 mps plan for 6 months, but it maxes out at about 8.8 - a substantial upgrade, but not worth the extra $20/month once the trial period ends, since I should be getting more than that anyway. In reality, what I have is fast enough for me, but I'd suggest finding out from a neighbor how fast speeds are in your neighborhood before deciding.
I have had FIOS for over a year. It is much faster than my old dsl and cable plans, but in my area, it is nowhere near the speeds promised. The 25 mps plan yielded no more than 3.8 mps - still 15 times what I got with dsl. I recently received a free upgrade to their 75 mps plan for 6 months, but it maxes out at about 8.8 - a substantial upgrade, but not worth the extra $20/month once the trial period ends, since I should be getting more than that anyway. In reality, what I have is fast enough for me, but I'd suggest finding out from a neighbor how fast speeds are in your neighborhood before deciding.