Few Dollars Less for More Channels and Quality Pictures–only FiOS TV Could Offer that
Because the Verizon FiOS Internet was already there, it was no problem for the installer to hook it up to the TV. Using my current Coax wire splitter, he divided the wire before it reached the router. Once inside, the coax splits and goes into all the rooms and then one of the downstream cables connects with the Verizon Internet Router’s Coax. From that location the router speaks TCP/IP over RJ-45 and supplies your home, however it also can display IP addresses over Coax to the DVR. A DVR is known as a Digital Video Recorder. It allows you to record programs to a hard disk for viewing later. That is also included with the FIOS package.
The DVR can store approximately 17 hours of HD TV or 60 hours of standard TV. (short for Standard Definition) or whichever combination of options you choose. It functions like any other DVR where you can mark every recording to be saved. It is not deleted automatically. or to stay in a life with the latest x recordings. It’s possible to choose new episodes exclusively, or to choose all shows including those that are repeats.
The price for core package is 43$ a month. For this you get several DVR options ranging from standard HD, standard DVR and HD DVR. We found that paying $60 for cable TV wasn’t a good enough value considering how little TV we watch. Premium channels cost the same as with cable, most likely since HBO and Showtime set their own costs, rather than the provider.
We have been very pleased with the results. I am satisfied with Verizon’s picture quality and its set-top box; wish they come out with more choice of on-Demand movies and of course update the set-top boxes With this being only the first time that my area has had access to FIOS TV, I believe they have made an auspicious launch. I feel that local cable does not compete with this service.
