[Speed/Latency] Upgrading speed to 150/150, question?
I updated my package for 150/150 speed and I had to make an appointment for someone to come out. I am curious, what is that for? What do they do? thanks Patrick
View ArticleSwitching routers
I'm new and learning about this kind of stuff. I have FiOS and would like to increase my upload/download speeds from the Internet. I have a FiOS box which is connected to my supplied FiOS router. Can I...
View Article[FiOS Phone] change caller id?
Currently my caller id on my FiOS Digital Voice line is "last name first name" (obviously, replaced with my real name, and being that I'm the account holder) Is there any way to change it, if so, how?...
View ArticleWhat is your internet speed and usage?
I'm curious of what everyone has for the internet speed? I currently have 75/75 with 3 wireless laptops using it mostly for web surfing, bill paying and emails.
View ArticleVerizon FIOS East Coast vs FFXIV - What's the deal?
I believe I am running 75/75 Verizon FIOS out of Bayside, NY (11361). Let me start by saying that I know Verizon FIOS has no issues with gaming that I know of as a policy as i've used Verizon FIOS to...
View Article[Pricing] VZ's illegal "Municipal Construction" surcharge...
Effective 9/1, Verizon's illegal (http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Common/ViewDoc.aspx?DocRefId=%7BC8CDB490-4D49-42F5-B037-008E4A2411EA%7D) New York "Municipal Construction Surcharge" is increasing...
View ArticleAny way for an existing customer to upgrade to 25/25?
I've been with FIOS for the past 5 or so years now, and currently sitting on 15/15 plan, paying a little over a hundred a month for land line and internet (no need for tv package). After talking to...
View Article1st month billing
I currently have DSL/phone and am switching to FIOS triple play, being installed tomorrow. I was going over my email which shows what the the first month bill will be, and as usual it is quite...
View ArticleBridged UTM behind Actiontec?
Hi. I have an Astaro/Sophos UTM (home use edition is free) that I like for protecting my PCs. Right now it is in a double NAT config behind the Actiontec since I could never seem to get the tricky...
View ArticleVerizon fios speed/latency/throughput
Just wondering for the techies out there. For an example. Going from 50/50 to 75/75 or even from 75/75 to 150/150. They are increasing your download/upload but are they also increasing your throughput?
View ArticleOptimizing Network Speed: FIOS Gateway
Hello, I recently upgraded my FIOS to 75/75 and purchased the new Gateway Router -- I used to have the ActionTech MW... Rev 1. The speed is ok, but I am experiencing wireless disconnections at some...
View ArticleFios G1100 gateway router the cause of such huge packet receives?
I'm having issues with a huge amount of packets being received vs sent on every one of my NIC cards attached to the network. The ratio is usually 2,000,000 to 60,000,000 with hardly any time of use...
View ArticleFiOS Moving farther into suburbs, Albany NY
I live in the Latham area, and FiOS is still pushing farther into suburbs in the Albany Area. My subdivision is about 20 years old so all current power and cable is underground. FiOS as started marking...
View Article[Pricing] Speed update.
Hi all, I am currently on 75/75 and I tried to get the 100 or 150 plan but they quoted me an absurd price b/c I am an existing member. I closed the account and opened the account under a different name...
View ArticleHow long until change order is effective?
Switched from Business class to Residential last week. Ordered 50/50 but changed my mind, called back to make it 150/150 a few days before install. Rep screwed up the order, and I ended up back at...
View Article[Networking] Personal router with G1100 router plus vDSL
Hello, I would like to use my personal router (Asus RT-AC68u) as my main router but still retain the G1100 so I can use the guide and VOD. I live in an apartment complex so my options are a little more...
View ArticleHauppauge and Hempstead NY Fios store closed???!!!
Drove to 15 miles Fios Store Hauppauge branch today to give back their digital adapter before the raise the price on me again,....only to find it has closed it's doors. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Thank...
View Article[Networking] FIOS WIFI Weak - looking at MOCA
So I've had FIOS for a while. I have a two story house and the router is downstairs. Recently I upgraded to the Quantam router and the wifi signal upstairs is weak to the point I can't stream movies...
View Article[Pricing] Breach of contract?
If one was to port their home phone to another carrier while in contract would this be consider a breach of contract with VZ? The home phone is rarely used. Planning on moving to a double play in...
View ArticleFox Sports Go constant buffering when playing High stream
I've noticed of late I keep having constant buffering of the Foxsports GO Live streams when playing at the High setting which seems to use around 3mb/s on my 50mb/s FIOS connection. If instead I choose...
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