FIOS scheduled for Bronx NY yet?
I don't know if it's here yet. I know there's folks reporting it live in some parts of Long Island, so I figured I'd ask.
View Article[Networking] Anyone here use EC2?
Does anyone else here use Amazon's EC2? My connection to US-East from Pittsburgh, PA is abysmal at best. My subscription is 75/75. Uploading to the server, I get about 40 Mbit Downloading from the...
View Article[Pricing] Fios rate ballooning for low bandwidth
Fios has now jacked up my rate to $72/mo for 15/15 Up/Down Mbps. Apparently because I don't care for their TV or VoIP services. I've been a customer of theirs for 4.5 years now. They have more than...
View ArticleE-mail trouble
I was hoping someone here might have an idea what is going on with my e-mail. We connect our cell phones to our wireless network and send e-mail using our verizon.net email accounts. Anytime we attach...
View ArticleQuantum Gateway Router as a Bridge works except....
My home is wired for cable not ethernet, this is ok for the initial Triple Play with 75/75 mbps internet set up using Actiontech Rev I and Apple routers using WDS. For 150/150 mbps upgrade here is what...
View ArticleRumor: Verizon Selling Off FL, CA, TX Fixed line Networks?
To be clear this is just a rumor and I've been given absolutely no evidence to support this, but I've heard from at least one insider that Verizon is getting ready to announce the sale of DSL/POTS...
View Article[FiOS Phone] 7-Digit dialing on Long Island, NY yet?
A month ago, 7-digit dialing began to appear for Digital Voice in both the Northeast and in some areas around the country (see this thread). I'm out of contract, but have held back on re-upping because...
View ArticleDHCP Lease times for iThings on the Quatum Router - 90 days!!??
It looks like Apple's iThings (TM) request a 90 day IP address lease over DHCP. Further, it looks like the Quantum Router grants this request, even if a shorter lease time is set in the router's DHCP...
View ArticleFacebook and Verizon log on
The other night I was signed out of Facebook and asked to sign in again. Then I got a notice asking me if I had signed in from Taiwan. I didn't know what to make of that so I changed my password. My...
View Article[Networking] Versalink 327W on FiOS?
I have FiOS and Actiontec N router. The set up is working fine, no worries. The issue is though, I have migraine for last 8 years or so, and I have tried everything that I could get my hands on to...
View ArticleIPv6
Hello, I am a FIOS customer in Pittsburgh, PA and am interested in experimenting with IPv6 connectivity. Is it possible for me to receive an IPv6 allocation? Thank you.
View Article[Networking] FiOS Quantum Gateway Router - Intermittent Dropped Connections
Hi All, I upgraded my FiOS service a couple of weeks ago to the Quantum 50/50 service and bought the Quantum Gateway/router (model# FiOS-G1100). I used to use the Actiontec router (model# MI424WR, Rev....
View ArticleIs Akamai and/or Steam next?
The entire Steam interface has been terrible for me for the past few weeks. No issue from the Comcast side in my area, just FiOS. Also checked from a few other sources via looking glasses as well. I...
View Article[Networking] Verizon Fios Quantum 500/500 is amazing, but ...
I just installed Verizon FIOS Quantum 500/500 and I get those speeds and more. However, the high-end desktop in the other room, having it's own network card, cannot obtain connectivity above 55/55...
View ArticleIs Verizon throttling giganews?
Until very recently I was able to download from giganews without any issues. Now the speed starts out great then goes to like 56K? Anyone else seen this? Otherwise pings and downloads are...
View ArticleSize of typical FiOS residential installation?
Hi, Someone I know recently (past few days) has FiOS available in the area. The logical place for the installation is on a basement foundation wall, which is cement and concrete block. I'd rather the...
View ArticleStreaming Services Question
As some of you may remember I needed to switch to Cox because of temporarily moving into an apartment. To my surprise the services are way better than I was expecting. So, that leads me to a question...
View Article[Pricing] 20/5 Employee special offer
It seems that ever since I got fios when it came to my neighborhood back in 2007 I been considered the employee special offer status. I don't work for Verizon but I guess it was a courtesy for being at...
View ArticleDisabling Wireless in an Actiontec MI424WR
As a new Verizon FiOS subscriber (Internet/telephone/TV) with an already fully wired residence, how do I completely disable the wireless features in the Actiontec MI424WR router that came with my...
View Article[Pricing] Verzion website shipping and handling pricing issue
Looks like the Verizon website can't even get the shipping and handling price for their routers correct. Notice the checkout price versus the product pricing.
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