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Services we offer
TV, Internet, Phone, Global IT, Security, Communication Solutions, Wireless Service
The service I pay for is great but the repair and customer support was not. They have phenomenal service and internet speeds when it works. When the system goes down they are unresponsive and will not commit to time frame to fix it.
Description of Work: The internet was down and it took them hours to replace it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$242
Philip B.
01/2015
5.0
cable tv service, internet service
 + 0 more
i was moving from a condo which has Xfinity to a house where there was no Comcast service so decided on FIOS. THouse was already wired for FIOS so that made it easier. The person over the phone walked me through all the services to help me choose the right internet and TV package and included the phone for the bundle deal. In my current condo I have 2 HD DVRs, 1 regular box and internet with HBO channel and sports package for $220/month. FIOS was offering me 6 boxes, 2 DVRs, and 3x as fast internet with 3 additional movie channels for the SAME price. So for value they certainly win. We set up an appointment for Sunday a few days later and the tech person, Tim, arrived on time and was very professional. he set everything up quickly and fixed a few problems that popped up. We checked two other rooms for possible wiring and opened the wall socket and put it back for me. He walked me through the TV set up and the guides and how to work it. He also left me extra cable wires so I can adjust the location of the boxes if needed. He did a great job and tested out the internet for me in every room of the house to make sure the wireless signal was strong enough. He did so much I actually wanted to tip him but he said that was not allowed for ethics reasons. Was nice to deal with a true professional and the service FIOS is giving me for the money blows away my Comcast and what I saw offered by Direct TV Would recommend and would have Tim again if I need any additional FIOS services.
Description of Work: Installation of internet and TV boxes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Rahul G.
12/2014
5.0
cable tv service, internet service
 + 0 more
I had Fios before where I lived and after moving I was able to get Fios again. Installing and activating everything was a little more complicated this time but was able to do it after couple of calls to customer service. It was easy explaining them the issue and the first agent was not able to resolve the issue. The second agent did. After a couple of months I had to upgrade my cable package and it was very easy and smooth this time. Overall Verizon Fios has great quality and good service. I recommend them.
Description of Work: upgrade my internet and cable package
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Phyllis B.
12/2014
3.0
cable tv service, internet service
 + 0 more
The first installer gave me grief for not wanting cables running along my chimney. The second installer was very helpful.
Description of Work: Rewired some of the interior cable. Hooked up a new tv.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Carol K.
12/2014
4.0
cable tv service, internet service
 + 0 more
Monthly service since May, 2010. Verizon FIOS is a competent cable/ internet provider. They provide service as they describe in their marketing materials. The B Rating is related to price - These days the price seems to be something that consumers cannot influence to be reduced, so I just tolerate it. I like the DVR feature - recording shows allows me to watch them later at my convenience, and zoom through the commercials. If I must call their customer service, in my opinion the wait "on-hold" seems to be long each time. I have not lived here long enough to have tried any other provider, so I cannot compare.
Description of Work: Monthly provider of cable, rental DVR, and internet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Thomas J.
12/2014
3.0
internet service
 + -1 more
If someone ever starts unbundling and actually providing a service the customer would benefit, but it's not about service is it?
Description of Work: Have had this service for over four years. Overpriced, as they all are, but reasonably responsive
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
Ron P.
12/2014
5.0
internet service
 + -1 more
Installer showed up on time within the promised window, although it took a few days to get an installation appointment. He hooked up the service in the condo quickly once he arrived, and showed me how to work the controls.
Description of Work: Opted for internet and tv from Verizon Fios, and they installed the service, including a wireless router and set top box. I
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
David P.
09/2014
4.0
internet service, cable tv service, landline phone service
 + 1 more
Verizon is fine, the Internet quality is probably the best in the area but pricing particularly TV is very high
Description of Work: Internet, Phone & TV
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Larry S.
07/2014
5.0
internet service
 + -1 more
It went well except for a long wait due to multiple outages due to the storm
Description of Work: Replaced battery that had failed due to prolonged electrical outage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kent D.
06/2014
5.0
internet service
 + -1 more
I called and ordered Verizon Fios service on June 3d but they could not get a technician until the 10th. That was fine with me because I know this is a heavy season of folks moving in and moving out. The gentleman that installed the service was very professional and took great care to ensure he did not track in grass, mud, or dirt from the outside. He did that by donning overshoes before he came inside. He made sure I knew the features of the services he set us up for before he left and he gave me his number to call in case I had any problems after he left.
Description of Work: Set my family up with Verizon Fios service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Christa L.
06/2014
5.0
internet service
 + -1 more
We've used them for 5 or 6 years. They are reliable. I use them because it is easier than shopping around. From my research they are the big dog. They are rather expensive.
Description of Work: We use Verizon Fios for our internet service. I last spoke to a representative in January.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Greg A.
06/2014
4.0
internet service
 + -1 more
There were a few issues with the setup of the Tivo device. The engineer had problems dealing with the Central Office. Eventually this got fixed, but it took about 2 hours to complete service. Overall it took time, but now that it's running, there's no real complaints.
Description of Work: Installation of cable TV and Internet service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Rex Y.
02/2014
5.0
cable tv service
 + -1 more
As usual, the tech rep showed up on time and was very pleasant and professional. | |Nthere was no charge for fixing the wiring problem.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jonathan I.
02/2014
2.0
internet service
 + -1 more
I called to cancel and at their urging agreed to simply suspend service. Then without my realizing it, they kept charging my credit card when service was suspended. I probably spent 15 hours or more with sometimes horrible customer service reps to get it sorted out. I finally--about half a year later--got a refund, though it may only be a partial refund. I can't bear the thought of calling again to sort it out. Definitely do not recommend.
Description of Work: Provided Internet service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$80
Patrick M.
02/2014
5.0
internet service, cell phone service, landline phone service, cable tv service
 + 2 more
Verizon Fios seems to be pretty good so far. The service seems to be working and provided as billed. We have always used Verizon as our phone service, and now they are providing our internet and cable too. The internet is really good. I have a little man cave beside the bedroom and with my old service provider I couldn't get service up there on my iPad but with Fios it is a good signal. We use both the landline phone and cell phone through Verizon and the reception is very good. We are also very happy with our cable, we get more channels than we did before. When I consider the competitors I have to say the price is fair. We have had to have them back for a service call and the technician made confirmation calls the day before and the day of the appointment. They came out on time and they were very good with customer service. We are happy with their service.
Description of Work: We just switched to Verizon Fios for our phone, cable and internet provider.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Lauren H.
02/2014
5.0
internet service, landline phone service, cable tv service
 + 1 more
The internet is great. I have had them for years. I like the speed and the service department is always there if anything does happen. Overall, it has been a good experience. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: Verizon Fios provides my internet, land line and TV.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Timothy R.
01/2014
2.0
internet service
 + -1 more
After five failed attempts with the web site/web assistants I called customer care. After 15 minutes of Robo questions I got handed to a life person....who asked me the same questions again. To vent a little, I guess Verizon does not think this is an inconvenience, to hold me hostage on the phone for 20 minutes, asking me many repetitive questions. All I wanted was to add a third DVR. I guess I could have ordered this on their website, but no, adding a plain DVR is not an option. My only selection was a Multi-room DVR which I did not want. The online rep really thought I should just pay the extra few dollars just because they did not know to get me a standard one. She could not help me so she said I should call the next day. I called and spoke to a nice lady, but after 20 minutes of Robo and 5 minutes of her repeat the same questions I was not in a good mood. It took another 10 minutes for her to explain that I could either drive to Fairfax or pay $20 shipping for the new DVR that I will pay $17 a month to have in my house. She was not helpful at all, after 30 minutes on the phone all I got was a receipt for an item that I have to go pick up in my spare time. She should have just said, "Sir, if you drive to our store you can get the DVR or we will charge $20 for shipping." This would have been a 20 second conversation. Instead i spent about 45 minutes on-line and on the phone just to find out I need to drive to Fairfax and ask for a DVR. This was the third bad experience I have had with Verizon. The Second was over my internet. I pay for a 50/25 which I get if I don't get unless I drag an Ethernet cable out of my work bag and plug my laptop into my router. on WIFI a get about 20mb on speedtest.net Verizon says I should pay $100 for a new router and pay $10-20 bucks more per month. Around here you really have no choice in carriers. Cox Communications is worse than Verizon. The Dish neworks do not perform well in poor weather and their internet is extremely slow. I hope Google comes to the east coast soon.
Description of Work: I added a DVR to my service. I already have two DVRs and did not want to add a Multi-room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jacob W.
01/2014
3.0
cable tv service, internet service
 + 0 more
Their installation was decent, but the tech broke our door when he was going through it and it took about a month for them to get it fixed. I have had them for about a year now, and their services are just okayish. When everything is running well, it is a very good service, which low latency online and a clear picture, but their TV channels constantly have problems as do their DVRs. My internet was good most of the time, but recently I have been running into issues with their router dropping packets. Their tech support just goes through the same steps to reset their connection to my router, then two days later it happens again. Hopefully I will get someone who knows what troubleshooting is and understands what a tracert or what their own router/modem diagnositics are.
Description of Work: I have a Verizon FIOS bundle for cable and internet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$120
Sharon K.
12/2013
4.0
internet service
 + -1 more
installed Fios in my home. Very well....we were pleased with the service.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LaTonya M.
06/2013
5.0
cable tv service
 + -1 more
When I called, I explained that my husband had moved here while waiting for us and that he had no furniture, TV, or any amenities.They made sure to get us an appt. that week even thought the computer showed that they were booked until later the following week. The technician was on time and even waited 5-10 minutes for my husband who was stuck in traffic. He was efficient, and thorough. He left his card and said if we had any complications setting everything up to give him a call and he would come back out and help. The net runs two laptops, our TV, our phones, the iPAD, and game systems all at the same time with no issues. The cable works fine and looks great on my TV.
Description of Work: Set up cable, internet, and phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Robert K.
01/2013
5.0
internet service, landline phone service, cable tv service
 + 1 more
We have the movie package that has HBO and all that in it and the other package with all those classic movies which is an extra package. Everytime I call they reduce the bill about forty or fifty dollars for about five or six months and it goes back up. If one goes out, everything goes out but it has an eight-hour back-up for the telephone but if the cable goes out, the internet goes out too. There is a little contraption that is in the garage that you plug in and I guess the telephone service runs through it so that if we lose electricity like when we had that awful storm back in July and they knocked out power for three to four days, we had eight hours for the back-up for the phone. The landline has all the normal features like caller ID, call waiting, voice mail and long distance. The internet is quality high speed internet. The TV service offers about fifteen hundred to two thousand channels. There are music channels, Spanish stations. We get news from other countries but they are in English. There are four weather channels. If something goes wrong with the television, you call them up and if they cannot fix it, they ship you a new box for you to hook up and they do not have to come out and you get it within two to three days and all you do is put the old piece of equipment in the box and just get it back to the mail.
Description of Work: We use Verizon Fios for internet, landline phone and cable TV services all in a bundle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Jacqueline M.
12/2012
4.0
cable tv service
 + -1 more
Brief wait time for technician, order processed and email confirmation sent. Product received quickly and in good condition.
Description of Work: Phone order processed for replacement equipment. Order processed quickly compared to in home agent. I have had verizon FIOS for several years (6 or more). Overall quick response by phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ulvi C.
09/2012
1.0
internet service, cable tv service
 + 0 more
Verizon FIOS technician cut my Cox cable line (without any reason) and Verizon took no responsibility for it. I am sure the very same tech is doing installations and cutting Cox lines as he installs FIOS, and his company takes no responsibility for it. Way to go Verizon.
Description of Work: December 2011, I decided to switch to FIOS TV and Internet (from Cox cable) - thinking that fiber optic will be than what Cox has and they have more channels and cost was slightly lower. The technician arrived on time and did the installation (he left his business card with his name on it, his name is Mark Vitko and his supervisor's name is Julio Hernandez). However the picture quality was really bad compared to Cox cable and the DVR kept crashing. So, few months later, I decided to switch back to Cox and learnt that my Cox cable was cut (at the back of the house) - actually Cox sales person told me that FIOS techs usually cut Cox cable lines (even though FIOS intallation has nothing to do with the Cox line). I reported this incident to Verizon several times . Verizon opened trouble tickets, etc. But, they finally said they are not responsible for the incident and the repair because this was Cox cable line. Eventually, Cox cable came to my house and pulled a new wire from the conduit. I am very happy with Cox cable picture quality, the difference between Cox and Verizon is like between BluRay player and VHS tape, the picture is very sharp and detailed and colors are very deep and true on Cox. I know they don't offer as many channels and a little pricey, but quality worth the difference.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$115
Lori F.
08/2012
5.0
internet service, landline phone service, cable tv service
 + 1 more
We've been using them for 10 months. The quality of the picture is okay. Overall they are pretty good. A technician came out and put in a new line. Overall we are happy.
Description of Work: We use Verizon Fios for a bundle, which includes cable, phone and internet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Walter C.
05/2012
4.0
internet service, cell phone service, landline phone service, cable tv service
 + 2 more
I pay my bill monthly. Their internet is good quality. They have screaming fast internet. The tv quality is exceptional especially with the HD channels. The phone service is phone service itself.
Description of Work: I have cell phone, tv, internet and land line phone service through Verizon Fios.
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FAQ
Verizon Fios is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
No, Verizon Fios does not offer free project estimates.
No, Verizon Fios does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Verizon Fios does not offer a senior discount.
No, Verizon Fios does not offer emergency services.
No, Verizon Fios does not offer warranties.
Verizon Fios offers the following services: TV, Internet, Phone, Global IT, Security, Communication Solutions, Wireless Service