Hello Diane and other interested parties:
Below please find a Comparison Chart on DSL and cable pricing / speed.
The info was taken from http://www.cable-vs-dsl.com/
This site seems to have comparisons on DSL, cable, and dial up.
Comparison Chart DSL Cable
Price1 19.99 - 49.99 39.99 - 59.99
Speed2 Download: 256k - 3M
Upload: 128k - 768k Download: 1.5M - 6M
Upload: 128k - 996k
Reliability Excellent Very Good
Security Excellent Very Good
Equipment Modem, Network Card, and cables.
safe computing to you:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Diane Scalzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: more info on verizons fiberoptic service (fios)
:I would be curious to know how the speed compares to cable. We have had =
: a cable modem for years, and I would say I get the same results as I do =
: with the network at work. It's plenty fast.=20
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: -----Original Message-----
: From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List =
: [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Trippy Brown
: Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 3:11 PM
: To: [log in to unmask]
: Subject: more info on verizons fiberoptic service (fios)
:
: Hi all,
: First of all, folks, I'm about as green as it goes when it comes to =
: fiberoptics. I know they're laying fiberoptic calbes and wires down all =
: over Michigan, and in some places here they have it up and running, but =
: not here in Port Huron yet.
: Anyway, here's the faq word for word from the Verizon web site
:
: http://www.verizon.com
:
: that's if I got that right that is.
: Now, can someone tell me after reading the down speeds, tell us is this =
: faster than DSL or not? If it is, it would be worth getting, if not, =
: it's not worth spending the money when it comes into folks areas.
: Happy reading, it's below.
: Harry
: FiOS and Speed
:
: 1. What is Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service is a broadband service designed to provide =
: Internet access with maximum connection speeds of up to 30 Mbps =
: downstream and
: 5 Mbps upstream, depending on the service selected. FiOS is provided on =
: our state-of-the-art fiber-optic network. The consumer packages include =
: a standard suite of services including access to newsgroups, up to 9 =
: Verizon.net email accounts, MSN=C3=82=C2=AE Premium, and 10 MB of =
: personal Web space. Optional services are also available for a fee.
:
: Connection speeds are between your location and the Verizon central =
: office serving your location. Actual download and upload speeds will =
: vary based on numerous factors, such as the condition of wiring at your =
: location, computer configuration, Internet and network congestion, and =
: the speed of website servers you access, among other factors. Speed and =
: uninterrupted use of the service are not guaranteed.
:
: 2. How fast is Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service is the fastest and most powerful =
: connection we=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2ve ever offered. With FiOS, you =
: have the choice of several packages to meet your needs. We offer =
: downstream connection speeds (the speed that data is transmitted to your =
: computer) ranging from up to 5 Mbps all the way up to 30 Mbps.
:
: Connection speeds are between your location and the Verizon central =
: office serving your location. Actual download and upload speeds will =
: vary based on numerous factors, such as the condition of wiring at your =
: location, computer configuration, Internet and network congestion, and =
: the speed of website servers you access, among other factors. Speed and =
: uninterrupted use of the service are not guaranteed.
:
: 3. What is connection speed? How is it different than throughput?
: Connection speed is the speed that data is transferred between your =
: computer and the Verizon Central Office during your initial connection =
: to Verizon FiOS Internet Service.
:
: Throughput speed refers to the rate that information is transferred to =
: and from your computer. "Download" or "downstream" refers to the speed =
: at which you receive data from the Internet. Examples of receiving or =
: downloading are reading a Web page, downloading a program, or receiving =
: e-mail. =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=9DUpload" or "upstream"
: refers to the rate that information is transferred from your computer to =
: the Internet. Examples of sending or uploading are sending e-mail or =
: files.
:
: 4. What affects my connection speed?
: When you connect to the Internet using Verizon FiOS, the speeds that you =
: will experience will vary based on a variety of factors, including the =
: following:
: List of 5 items
: =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=A2=C3=82 Configuration of your computer
: =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=A2=C3=82 Home networking configuration, number of =
: home computers and other networked equipment using the available =
: bandwidth at the same time =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=A2=C3=82 Network or =
: Internet congestion =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=A2=C3=82 Server and router speeds =
: of the Web sites you access =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=A2=C3=82 Condition of the =
: wiring at your location list end Back to top
:
: Qualification
:
: 1. Is Verizon FiOS Internet Service available on my phone line?
: Eligibility for Verizon FiOS Internet Service is based on your service =
: address, not your telephone service. When checking your phone number, we =
: associate it with your address to verify eligibility. You can check =
: availability for your location here.
:
: 2. My neighbor has Verizon FiOS Internet Service, but my phone line =
: doesn't qualify. Why?
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service availability is determined based on your =
: individual address, not by your telephone number. You may be served by a =
: different terminal than your neighbor or your address may not be =
: engineered just yet.
: Check FiOS availability
: on this site and if you=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2re not qualified, include =
: your information on our Future Notification Form. We will let you know =
: when FiOS becomes available at your address.
:
: 3. Can I change my phone number to get a phone number that qualifies for =
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: No. Verizon FiOS Internet Service is based on your service address, not =
: on a telephone number. Service is not available in all areas, but we are =
: continuing to build out our network. You can add your information to the =
: Future Notification Form when you check if you qualify and we will let =
: you know when FiOS becomes available at your address.
:
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:
: Requirements
:
: 1. Are there computer requirements for FiOS?
: Yes. Depending on the speed package you choose, the requirements do =
: vary. We have both minimum and recommended system requirements for each =
: speed and compatible operating system.
:
: 2. What is the difference between the minimum and recommended system =
: requirements?
: The minimum system requirements are the lowest level of requirements =
: needed to operate your selected speed on your primary computer. The =
: recommended system requirements allow you to optimize your experience =
: with FiOS Internet Service.
:
: 3. What type of wiring is needed for FiOS?
: Voice services provided on the Verizon FiOS network will use the =
: existing copper wiring inside your home.
:
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service requires CAT5 or higher grade wiring. If =
: you don=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2t have CAT5 or higher grade wiring =
: installed in your home, our technicians will provide that wiring on the =
: day of installation. We do not =
: =C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C5=93fish=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=C2=9D walls, however. You may =
: hire someone to wire your home prior to our installation visit if you =
: wish. Our technicians will verify the wiring you have meets our =
: standards on the day of installation.
:
: CAT5 wiring is only needed to connect the computers you will be hooking =
: up via a wired port on your router. We recommend at least one computer =
: is wired, and the installation process will require us to connect the =
: primary computer via a wired connection. Those computers you will be =
: connecting wirelessly do not require CAT5 wiring.
:
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:
: Equipment and Networking
:
: 1. What other equipment is needed for Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: As part of your Verizon FiOS Internet Service, you will select either a =
: 4-port wired or wireless router. Your router will enable you to create a =
: home network so that multiple computers can be online at the same time. =
: Your router also contains special diagnostic software that can help us =
: trouble-shoot and correct problems should you experience trouble with =
: your Internet Service. You will need to use the Verizon router with your =
: FiOS Internet service.
:
: In addition, new equipment will be installed at your home for the =
: Verizon FiOS network. An Optical Network Terminal (ONT) will be =
: installed on the outside of your home, and a battery backup unit will be =
: installed inside your home or garage. The ONT will need to be plugged =
: into an electrical outlet inside your garage or home, so =
: you=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2ll need to ensure an outlet is located close =
: to where the ONT will be installed.
:
: 2. Can I hook up more than one computer with a single Verizon FiOS =
: Internet Service connection?
: Yes. Verizon FiOS Internet Service offers you the ability to create a =
: home network so that multiple computers can be online at the same time. =
: You will select a router with your order and you will need to use the =
: Verizon router with your service.
:
: 3. Will the wireless adapters I have already work with Verizon FiOS =
: Internet Service?
: Depending on the speed packaged you ordered, your current adapters may =
: or may not work. We recommend 802.11g adapters for all speeds, and =
: 802.11g is required for both the 15 Mbps/2 Mbps and 30 Mbps/5 Mbps =
: offers. 802.11b adapters will work with the 5 Mbps/2 Mbps offer, but =
: 802.11g is recommended for optimal performance.
:
: If you do not have adapters, need additional adapters or those you =
: currently have do not meet our requirements, Verizon offers both PCMCIA =
: and USB adapters.
:
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:
: Installation
:
: 1. What's involved in the Verizon FiOS Internet Service Installation =
: process?
: Prior to ordering your new Verizon FiOS Internet Service, please check =
: to make sure that your computer meets our system requirements.
: Our system can verify or you can print instructions on how to manually =
: check all of your computers. When you place your order for FiOS Internet =
: Service, you will schedule an appointment time for a Verizon technician =
: to come to your home to conduct the installation process.
:
: Depending on your location, we may need to bury the new fiber cabling =
: from our area terminal to your home. This will typically take place =
: prior to your installation date, and you are not required to be present =
: for this portion of the installation.
:
: On the day of installation, our technicians will need to install an =
: Optical Network Terminal or ONT onto the outside of your home if one =
: doesn=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2t already exist. As a safety feature in =
: case of a power outage, the ONT is equipped with a battery backup unit =
: that will be installed inside your garage or home.
:
: Our technician will also install special data wiring, if necessary, =
: called CAT5e, and any required wall jacks, along with installing and =
: configuring your router on your primary computer.
:
: 2. How long will it take to install my new Verizon FiOS Internet =
: Service?
: Installation time can vary based on a number of factors, but we =
: recommend that you reserve about four hours for the Verizon Technician =
: to complete the installation of your Verizon FiOS Internet Service. If =
: you have asked for multiple computers to be configured on your order, =
: add an additional 30 minutes per computer.
: A person 18 years of age or older must be present for the full =
: installation visit.
:
: 3. What is included with the professional installation?
: Our technicians will do all the outside work, including installing any =
: required network equipment such as the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) =
: and Battery Backup Unit. They will also run Cat5 wire from the ONT to =
: your new router and install a special Ethernet wall jack, if necessary. =
: We do not fish walls, but you may hire someone to come out prior to our =
: installation to wire your home with Cat5 or higher grade wiring if =
: desired.
:
: As part of the installation, we will also activate your service, =
: configure your Verizon Online-provided router and connect and configure =
: one computer. Installation for the primary computer is free with a =
: one-year agreement and $69.95 with our month-to-month packages. =
: Additional computers can be configured for $75 each, which includes the =
: connection and set up, as well as any wiring needed. Please ensure your =
: computers meet our system requirements for the speed package =
: you=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2ve ordered prior to your installation date.
:
: 4. How will I know when my Verizon FiOS Internet Service is ready?
: Your Verizon FiOS Internet Service will be up and running after you =
: complete the registration process on the day of your installation. Prior =
: to leaving, the Verizon technician will ensure you are getting the best =
: performance possible by checking your computer settings and updating =
: them if necessary, along with showing you some of the key benefits of =
: FiOS.
:
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:
: Features
:
: 1. Can I host a Web page?
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service consumer packages include 10 MB of =
: personal Web space. The consumer offers do not permit customers to host =
: any type of server, personal or commercial.
:
: 2. Can I access the Internet if I'm traveling?
: Yes. Verizon offers remote Internet access (mobility), so when you are =
: away from your primary connection, you can dial-up and access the =
: Internet and your e-mail. Additional charges apply.
:
: 3. How many e-mail accounts come with my Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service includes up to nine Verizon.net e-mail =
: accounts. Multiple e-mail accounts allow other household members to have =
: their own private e-mail accounts or you can have personal and business =
: e-mail accounts. You can set up your additional e-mail boxes with our =
: account management tool.
:
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:
: Current Verizon Services (Phone & DSL)
:
: 1. Does Verizon FiOS Internet Service require installing an additional =
: phone line?
: No. You will not need an additional phone line. Verizon FiOS does not =
: require a phone line to operate.
:
: 2. Can I use my fax machine and the Internet at the same time?
: Yes. Verizon FiOS Internet Service does not affect your other telephone =
: services and features. Certain telephones, answering machines and other =
: telephone equipment not meeting industry standards may not work with =
: service provided on the Verizon FiOS network.
:
: 3. Will my current phone features work with Verizon FiOS Internet =
: Service?
: Yes. Your current phone features will work just as they do today. =
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service will not affect Caller ID, Voice Mail, or =
: features like Call Waiting. Certain telephones, answering machines and =
: other telephone equipment not meeting industry standards may not work =
: with service provided on the Verizon FiOS network, however.
:
: 4. What if I have multiple accounts that I receive separate bills for? =
: Will both accounts be put on fiber?
: Yes. If you have multiple billing accounts, please call your local =
: business office to place your order and inform the representative that =
: you have multiple accounts. Placing your order online will not guarantee =
: that all accounts will be migrated to fiber.
:
: 5. What will happen if I have multiple phone lines at my home that are =
: on the same bill today? Will all my voice services be put on fiber?
: Yes. All fiber-compatible voice services will be migrated to the FiOS =
: network as part of your installation. We will inform you if any of your =
: services are not compatible. If you receive multiple bills for your =
: services at the same location, however, please call your local business =
: office to place your order and inform the representative that you have =
: multiple accounts.
:
: 6. I am already a Verizon Online DSL customer. Can I keep my Verizon.net =
: e-mail address?
: Yes. You can keep your same e-mail address when you upgrade to Verizon =
: FiOS Internet Service from Verizon Online DSL. During the registration =
: process for FiOS Internet Service, you will need to indicate that you =
: are an existing Verizon Online customer and already have a Verizon =
: Online User Name and Password.
: By inputting that information, your current account information will =
: migrate to your new FiOS account.
:
: 7. I'm an existing Verizon Online DSL customer. How can I upgrade to =
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: Once your home address qualifies for Verizon FiOS Internet Service, you =
: can upgrade your service and take advantage of the most advanced =
: applications on the Web today. You will be able to maintain your same =
: e-mail address and other great Internet features.
:
: 8. I'm an existing Verizon FiOS Internet Service customer and am moving. =
: How can I keep my Verizon FiOS Internet Service and account?
: To learn if you are able to keep your Verizon FiOS Internet Service when =
: you move to a new location, call our Verizon FiOS specialists at the =
: number listed on your Verizon bill for details.
:
: 9. Can I use my DSL Modem, Router, or Cable Modem with my Verizon FiOS =
: Internet Service?
: No. At this time you need to use the broadband routers provided by =
: Verizon that have been approved to work specifically with Verizon FiOS =
: Internet Service.
: These routers contain special diagnostic software that can help us =
: troubleshoot and correct problems should you experience trouble with =
: your Internet connection.
:
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:
: Billing
:
: 1. Are Verizon FiOS Internet Service charges in addition to my current =
: monthly phone bill charges?
: Yes. Verizon FiOS Internet Service monthly charges are in addition to =
: your monthly telephone service charges from Verizon.
:
: 2. Is there a money-back guarantee with Verizon FiOS Internet Service?
: Yes. Our 30-day money-back guarantee provides that if, for any reason, =
: you are not completely satisfied with Verizon FiOS Internet Service, you =
: may cancel your FiOS Internet Service within 30 days of your =
: installation date and receive a refund for any charges you have paid to =
: Verizon Online. We only ask that you return the router and any other =
: equipment we have given you within 30 days of cancellation to avoid =
: being charged an equipment fee or to ensure accurate credit for =
: equipment you have already purchased.
:
: 3. Where on my Verizon bill will I see the charges for Verizon FiOS?
: Charges for your voice services will appear in the same place as they =
: appear today. Your Verizon FiOS Internet Service charges will appear on =
: the Verizon Online portion of your bill. If you do not have voice =
: service with Verizon, your credit card will be billed for your monthly =
: FiOS charges.
:
: Verizon FiOS Internet Service is billed one month in advance, so your =
: first statement will include prorated charges for the current month, as =
: well as a charge for the following month.
:
: 4. What are the partial charges on my bill?
: Monthly charges are prorated according to the number of days you are =
: billed for during your 30-day billing cycle. For example, if you changed =
: speed packages during the middle of your billing cycle, your statement =
: should contain a charge for the old package (according to the number of =
: days in your bill cycle that you were on the old rate plan) and the new =
: package.
:
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:
: Technical Support
:
: 1. What type of technical support is available?
: The Verizon Fiber Solutions Center (FSC) provides live technical support =
: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online tutorials, user guides, frequently =
: asked questions (FAQs), and our extensive online help site are also =
: available.
:
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