Comcast VS Verizon

[gldnbear93]

verizon has been advertising $100 for all three services in RI, not sure if they are offering that in MA right now though.

The set up took the guy 6+ hours. He did run a new cable from the pole to the house for the service. no more copper for the phone and if I ever want to go back I will need to have the copper line replaced.
There is a pretty big battery backup (about 1'x2'x2') but supposedly the phone stays running if power goes out.
It seems like the rest of my computer runs alittle slower with the fios installed, but the internest is fast (FBI speed according the sales guy).
TV definately has mreo channels than COX and a lot of really cool miltary channels and hostory channels. I miss IFC but there are some other movie channels included. I don't get the HBO/Showtime/Skinnemax/Sports upgrade since I watch about 3hr of TV a week.
I don't notice any differnece in the phoen service except initially it had a little static, but that is gone now.
All in all I think its a good deal for $100/month. There are some one time activation charges (not the installation), but aI had that with COX also.

[MarshCappa]

My bill is $138 for all 3 services with fios. With comcast I paid $168 just for cable! I have 4 tvs with one being a HD box.

[gone fishin]

To answer the original question - I have used both and also RCN. I find that Verizon with FIOS is awsome. Cable quality is great, internet is the best and the telephone is just fine. You can have as many lines as you want - just have to pay for them:tm I also have my cell with them and get one bill for all. You can get any feature for the phone that you may want. I have call waiting, caller ID and also a second number under my assigned line for 5 buks a month. It uses a different ring tone.

Also--and I find it very important, their tech service is excellent. It takes a bit of a wait, but they have knowledgable reps. The secret is to ask for an agent after calling their service department.

They do have to run a fiber cable to your house and convert the signal in your house and use existing cable. Installers are thorough and take the time to be sure your entire package is set up properly.. No I do not work for Verizon, just cannot be happier with verizon over Comcast & RCN.