Comcast TV or Verizon Fios TV?

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Lifer
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Cost difference is in the favor of Fios TV.

Digital Channels package

basically the same 180 channels for both comcast and verizon.

Movie Channel Packages

right now i only have Starz for 10.00 / month, with Fios i get Stars, Showtime and Encore for $12.00 / month

with Fios they will give me 2 DVR's Comcast will only give me one.

overall

my current bill with Comcast = $98.00 / month

Fios is offering the same thing + Showtime, Encore, MBC (Korean Channel) for $97.95 / month.

tough call?

Update

ok, i got fios about a week ago.

first things first, it seems to have much more bandwidth than comcast. at least in my area. comcast was always blocky and there were constantly problems trying to get HD content on demand.

second, i am saving about $25.00 / month PLUS i get 2 DVRs for the lesser price than what i got from Comcast (comcast will only give you 1 DVR as they say supply is limited).

the only real negative i have regarding Verizon Fios TV is the remote doesn't have a Page up Page down function. when you have over 300 channels page up page down is very very usefull.


 
Quasmo

Quasmo

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FIOS FTW. I would drop Comcast like a rock if FIOS was offerend in my area.
 
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Lifer
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The only thing I don't like about FIOS TV is the menu system, but other than that it is far better than Comcast.

Comcast will probably try to offer you some sort of deal to not cancel.
 
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LikeLinus

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I just switched from Comcast to DirecTV.

After 3 failed DVR HD units...I wouldn't allow them to give me a 4th. It's sad how bad those boxes are.

Not to mention, the bill was NEVER the same. My bill would fluctuate for no reason, even though my service stayed the same.

Comcast is craptastic.
 
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Lifer
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i forgot to add in the summary, i will also get an additional DVR vs what comcast offers.

i've already dropped Comcast High Speed for Fios, now Fios TV is available in my neighborhood.

good by Comcast. well that is until Verizon gets sloppy, then i'll play them against each other.

ya, competition is a good thing.

 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: LikeLinus
I just switched from Comcast to DirecTV.

After 3 failed DVR HD units...I wouldn't allow them to give me a 4th. It's sad how bad those boxes are.

Not to mention, the bill was NEVER the same. My bill would fluctuate for no reason, even though my service stayed the same.

Comcast is craptastic.
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i tried to get directv the other day but i don't have line of sight.

frankly, i think i'll prefer the Fios over Directv anyway.

 
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Jawo

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FiOS FTW!!!! Like supafly said, its not the best interface, but awesome lineup. They just moved many channels, I'm hoping that this indicates that more awesome channels are comming soon. Does Comcast have: the NFLNetwork, ESPNU, and other channels that arent widespread? I have enjoyed it since September and glad Cox is gone!!!
 
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LikeLinus

Lifer
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Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
I just switched from Comcast to DirecTV.

After 3 failed DVR HD units...I wouldn't allow them to give me a 4th. It's sad how bad those boxes are.

Not to mention, the bill was NEVER the same. My bill would fluctuate for no reason, even though my service stayed the same.

Comcast is craptastic.
Click to expand...

i tried to get directv the other day but i don't have line of sight.

frankly, i think i'll prefer the Fios over Directv anyway.
Click to expand...

I haven't looked at FIOS channel lineup, so I'm not sure. But with DirecTV having the two new sats coming online this year and the addition of 100 new HD channels, I'll keep my DTV for now.

-- A&E
-- National Geographic
-- Bravo
-- NFL Network
-- Cartoon Network
-- SciFi Channel
-- CNN
-- Speed
-- Food Network
-- TBS
-- FX
-- The History Channel
-- HGTV
-- The Weather Channel
-- MTV
-- USA Network

...are just some of the new channels.

Does FIOS have a very good HD lineup?
 
Imported

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Lifer
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DTV has Food Network in HD? I might have to get that now. :shocked:

I'm debating between Comcast and DirectTV right now since FIOS isn't offered in my area. :(
 
iversonyin

iversonyin

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FIOS TV FTW. FIOS is the future! You get a bigger bandwidth for internet too right? I'm all for it FIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
 
iversonyin

iversonyin

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Originally posted by: Imported
DTV has Food Network in HD? I might have to get that now. :shocked:

I'm debating between Comcast and DirectTV right now since FIOS isn't offered in my area. :(
Click to expand...

Can't get enough of Rachel Ray?
 
Imported

Imported

Lifer
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Originally posted by: iversonyin
Originally posted by: Imported
DTV has Food Network in HD? I might have to get that now. :shocked:

I'm debating between Comcast and DirectTV right now since FIOS isn't offered in my area. :(
Click to expand...

Can't get enough of Rachel Ray?
Click to expand...

Giada De Laurentiis is more to my liking, but she isn't bad either. :p
 
RossMAN

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: Imported
Originally posted by: iversonyin
Originally posted by: Imported
DTV has Food Network in HD? I might have to get that now. :shocked:

I'm debating between Comcast and DirectTV right now since FIOS isn't offered in my area. :(
Click to expand...

Can't get enough of Rachel Ray?
Click to expand...

Giada De Laurentiis is more to my liking, but she isn't bad either. :p
Click to expand...

Aside from her 222 brilliant white teeth, she's smooookin' hot and can cook :thumbsup:
 
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Lifer
Aug 11, 2000
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Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
I just switched from Comcast to DirecTV.

After 3 failed DVR HD units...I wouldn't allow them to give me a 4th. It's sad how bad those boxes are.

Not to mention, the bill was NEVER the same. My bill would fluctuate for no reason, even though my service stayed the same.

Comcast is craptastic.
Click to expand...

i tried to get directv the other day but i don't have line of sight.

frankly, i think i'll prefer the Fios over Directv anyway.
Click to expand...

I haven't looked at FIOS channel lineup, so I'm not sure. But with DirecTV having the two new sats coming online this year and the addition of 100 new HD channels, I'll keep my DTV for now.

-- A&E
-- National Geographic
-- Bravo
-- NFL Network
-- Cartoon Network
-- SciFi Channel
-- CNN
-- Speed
-- Food Network
-- TBS
-- FX
-- The History Channel
-- HGTV
-- The Weather Channel
-- MTV
-- USA Network

...are just some of the new channels.

Does FIOS have a very good HD lineup?
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not a bad one.

the best part of the Fios Lineup is, you get Showtime, Encore AND Starz for the same price Comcast charges for just Starz.

I've ordered the Fios TV, already have Fios Internet.

the Fios TV is scheduled to be installed 3/29/2007.

 
iversonyin

iversonyin

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Imported
Originally posted by: iversonyin
Originally posted by: Imported
DTV has Food Network in HD? I might have to get that now. :shocked:

I'm debating between Comcast and DirectTV right now since FIOS isn't offered in my area. :(
Click to expand...

Can't get enough of Rachel Ray?
Click to expand...

Giada De Laurentiis is more to my liking, but she isn't bad either. :p
Click to expand...

Aside from her 222 brilliant white teeth, she's smooookin' hot and can cook :thumbsup:
Click to expand...

She also looks like a freak in teh sheet. :thumbsup:

They can both rub my tenderloin
 
ViRGE

ViRGE

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
I just switched from Comcast to DirecTV.

After 3 failed DVR HD units...I wouldn't allow them to give me a 4th. It's sad how bad those boxes are.

Not to mention, the bill was NEVER the same. My bill would fluctuate for no reason, even though my service stayed the same.

Comcast is craptastic.
Click to expand...

i tried to get directv the other day but i don't have line of sight.

frankly, i think i'll prefer the Fios over Directv anyway.
Click to expand...

I haven't looked at FIOS channel lineup, so I'm not sure. But with DirecTV having the two new sats coming online this year and the addition of 100 new HD channels, I'll keep my DTV for now.

-- A&E
-- National Geographic
-- Bravo
-- NFL Network
-- Cartoon Network
-- SciFi Channel
-- CNN
-- Speed
-- Food Network
-- TBS
-- FX
-- The History Channel
-- HGTV
-- The Weather Channel
-- MTV
-- USA Network

...are just some of the new channels.

Does FIOS have a very good HD lineup?
Click to expand...
SciFi is getting a HD feed!?
 
MidasKnight

MidasKnight

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I'm going Verizon Fios in July when my 1 year agreement with Comcast is up. Goodbye Comcast.
 
GT1999

GT1999

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I wonder what the competitors are going to do to be innovative and compete to FIOS? They'll probably think up something.
 
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