FiOS is a relatively new technology offered by Verizon. It is a Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) technology, which means all transmissions travel over a fiber-optic network all the way to the consumer home or business. To-date Verizon is the only company providing FTTP on a large scale. Other companies, such as the recently merged AT&T provide a similar service, called U-verse, over Fiber-To-The-Node (or Neighborhood), (FTTN), and in some cases over FTTP.
Fiber technologies like Verizon’s FiOS are allowing the traditional phone companies to compete with cable companies by offering the rapidly growing “triple play” package of services. Triple play refers to internet, phone, and video (tv) services all offered by one company. In the past, triple play offerings often came from multiple companies over multiple connections, i.e. Verizon’s bundling of DirecTV service where FiOS is not available. Now with technologies like FiOS, triple play services can literally all be provided over a single fiber connection.
If you’re thinking about upgrading to FiOS:
- Check with Verizon for availability: Can you get FiOS TV?
- Then follow this link for the current specials: FiOS TV Specials
You can read more details here: How to order FiOS
For more information on FiOS TV and Internet, check these related articles:
- Verizon FiOS TV - an in-depth review
- FiOS TV Review - a follow-up review
- FiOS IMG - first look at the new interface
- FiOS HD Channels
- Verizon FiOS Internet
- FiOS 20/20 Internet
- Verizon FiOS TV - Verizon FIOS Expansion
To ask questions and share information regarding FiOS, please check out the FiOS Forum.