Going from TWC to FIOS???

Hi,
You might get some better results in the Verizon forums over at DSL Reports, http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber
Having said that, Fios doesn't use cable modems, but normally require one of their routers for their TV equipment, you can rent one of their newer Quantum Gateways G1100's for $10 a month or buy it direct from Verizon for $200. You can also get them cheaper before hand off of Ebay. Another option is an Actiontec MI424WR-Rev I, about $50 off Ebay, but it is only 2.4GHz, the G1100 is dual band AC. For the lower speed tiers 25/25, 50/50 they use coax from their ONT (Optical Network Terminal) but require an Ethernet install for speeds 75/75 and above. If you are using Tivo exclusively, you can get an Ethernet install and use your own router, but they want a Verizon router at install and if you need to do any troubleshooting. The Verizon routers use MoCA natively so if you use one of them MoCA on the Tivos is a no-brainer. No POE filter is necessary on Fios, as the MoCA Lan stops at the ONT. It's usually a little cheaper to sign up online, but they won't let you schedule a cablecard immediately, but if you schedule the service install, you can then call to order one. If might be easier to accept one of their boxes initially and then immediately return it. Lots more ands, ifs, and buts.

 

Wow! Where are you? I hope you appreciate that you are in the small minority of people who will have more than one cable (and broadband) to choose from. I thought Verizon halted their FIOS buildout long ago. in general (based on my poor opinion of TWC's tivo-related support) my advice would be to jump to FIOS ASAP. However if you're happy with TWC, I would choose just based on cost.

 

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Huh? Does FIOS not require CableCards in your area?

What town do you live in? How expensive is the housing?

Edit: You have TWC; when you said CableCard you meant Tuning Adapter, didn't you?

 

Yep!
I'd switch to fios in a heart beat, if only it were available in my 'hood.
TWC of AT&T are my choices... which is no choice at all.

 

I went on Zillow and looked at your Albany asking prices. Your comment gave me a chuckle.

 

Switching from TWC to FiOS is pretty much a no-brainer. I am actually a TWC customer, and their service in my area is actually pretty decent, but if I could switch to FiOS I would in a New York minute.

 

Where exactly in the Albany area? My brother lives in an Albany suburb - not an incredibly affluent one - and he's been chomping at the bit for FiOS to come to town. A town right next to him has it, but not his.

 

Colonie here w/ underground cable neighborhood as well. Subcontractors were marking up my street and our lawns yesterday labeling for underground cabling. Got a bright orange tag on my door saying fiber was getting laid for FiOS next week, and I'm pretty damn excited about it. I just hope getting this cable card isn't going to be a hassle.

 

It is. Enjoy - and welcome to FiOS! (Just never, ever get the FiOS Quantum DVR hardware. Ever. Did I mention ever?)

 

Have you had it installed to your house yet, or they've just run the fiber down your street?

 

Just curious - did you ever get a cable card and if so, how? I am getting fios in a couple weeks and they told me no cable card was required.

What's the truth of this matter?