Gigabit Upgrade Questions about Wiring/Hardware
Hey DSLReports! I'm a longtime lurker and have gotten a ton of information from you folks in the past. This morning I created an account for the first time to pick your brains about some questions I...
View Article[FiOS Phone] Where does dial tone come from?
I have Fios phone and internet. If I have dial tone on the phone, does that mean the fiber connection to the central office is working, or am I just getting a dial tone from the ONT? I know I could try...
View ArticleAny way to avoid crazy Upgrade from 150/10 to gigabit - crazy fees
Both my parents and I live in the same area (separate houses) and we both have 150/150 Verizon FIOS In my house to upgrade to gigabit is about +$20mo (?) and for my parents it's about +$300(?) or...
View Article[Pricing] NEED your advice on RATES for 1 Gbps double play two phone lines
  I'm about to commit to migrate from copper POTS to FIOS and need your negotiating advice to get best possible rates from Vz for the longest period. I'm in NYC, upper west side, Manhattan, zip...
View ArticleWhat Ping on speedtest.net on your FIOS gigabit ???
  I'm going to get FIOS gigabit in Manhattan, NYC. If you go to speedtest.net, what ping are you getting? Ping, not download or upload speed. Important - please try this on your WIRED computer. If...
View ArticleFresh Start Offer
I'm nearing the end of my current 2-year agreement on my Triple Play service (75Mbps, Prime HD, one phone.) When I checked MyVerizon today, it presented a "Fresh Start Offer" that looked interesting at...
View Article[ONT] my evidence only 1gig subs get provisioned well ?
i'm monitoring 3 ip's over the weekend (geolocation). my current 50:50 public ip (Rego Park) one i had a month ago (Forest Hills) one i had two months ago. (New Rochelle) notice the dramatic difference...
View ArticleVerizon Email Transition to AOL's Servers
On Feb 15, Verizon email will start to transition to AOL's servers, like what happened in FL, CA, and TX. Here are all the deets: https://www.verizon.com/Support/Residential/email/migrations.htm It may...
View ArticleSpeed upgrade email
I just received an email that Verizon upgraded my speed from 50/50 to 75/75 at no charge (thanks, Verizon!). Speed tests are still showing 50/50 with some fluff, though. I reviewed the FAQ and searched...
View Article(topic move) [Networking] Trouble setting up 2 MR424WR bridges
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,31692586 Moderator Action This topic was moved to the forum Frontier Communications
View Article[ONT] Ethernet LED on Alcatel I-211M-L and Wan Ethernet LED on g100
Hello, So when rearranging my equipment, I noticed that something seemed off with the status lights(maybe this is normal operation idk I am still getting good speeds) . Anyway on the ONT, both leds are...
View Article[FiOS Phone] Can you keep phone number if moving to different area code?
If you are moving from a county with one area code to a county next door to a different area code, will they let you keep your phone number (landline) or do they make you get a new phone number with...
View ArticleAOL Mail: Update your Verizon.net email security settings
I received an email from AOL Member Services with the subject "AOL Mail: Update your Verizon.net email security settings". My Verizon.net email has been working but I wanted to update what I have since...
View ArticleMaryland gigabit rollout (and other bits)
I've been watching the rollout in Maryland and it looks like gigabit is spreading between 495 and 695 (so Silver Spring to Catonsville). It then seems to jump from Catonsville directly to Towson....
View Article[Networking] ONT Ethernet to Google Wifi Setup Guide (new option 11 in FAQ?)
After reading the DSL reports FiOS router config and feeling nauseous about some of the options, (second router!) I tried something new. I have deployed a setup that eliminates the garbage FiOS router...
View Article[Networking] VPN service
Is anyone using a VPN service where speeds are as fast as possible on a FIOS 1Gb connection? I know that a VPN server will never get near 1Gb but I'm looking for the fastest one I can get.
View ArticleQuestion About Type of FIOS TV Service and Availability Accuracy
Hi, I live in Brooklyn, NY and have some questions about what type of FIOS TV service will Verizon offer when it becomes available in my building. Will it be the traditional service with the set top...
View ArticleQuestion about moving and equipment
When you do a move order do you have to send your current router back and get a new one or will they transfer your equipment? I'm using my own router right now but have a free quantum router sitting on...
View ArticleGigabit connection but slower speed that before my upgrade
Hi all, I upgraded from my 75/75 speeds and at that time i used to get 80mbps-9mpbs consistently over wifi. Now I get in 50-60mbps range. Here is my setup. ONT in the basement and router next to it...
View ArticleFiOS Gigabit Connection
Hey everyone! I've been waiting to post this for a while now... It's my pleasure to introduce Instant Internet by FiOS FiOS Gigabit Connection. This is the name for the new 750/750 tier. ONTs will...
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