Posts Tagged “FIOS”

Replacing Verizon’s Router

by Nick.

Ever since I got Verizon FIOS service I have been extremely happy with it. Currently my internet connection is running at 45Mbs down and 30 Mbs up and it really is amazing how fast you get used to having that speed, and how many services it opens up to you. However there is a down side to the service, the cheap ass POS router that Verizon gives you.

When they were installing it I did not think there would be a problem, I figured I would just plug my own router in when they left and be able to do whatever I wanted. For some reason, that eludes me, they ran a COAX cable from the FIOS box outside to the router in the house. So for me to throw out the Verizon router I either have to call Verizon out again, suffer them running dirt all through the house and probably paying a fee, or figure something else out.

Well it turns out that it just adding a new router was not nearly as hard as I though it would be. You can nearly just plug it in and go.

Verizon FIOS Rocks!

by Nick.

I have been using FIOS at home for several months now, and it has been the best internet service I have ever had. I opted for the 20mbs down, 5mbp up plan because it was only $10 more a month. Every time I run the speedtest it is always pegged right at the cap amount, no dips or slows.

Today over on Ars Technica I just read that Verizon has increased the speeds of the service! When I get a chance to check it I should now have 25mbs down and 15mbs up!!!

The upload rate is huge for me, because I am starting to use services like DropBox much more frequently. Also suddenly online backup services like Carbonite (thanks Leo twit.tv) seem much more useful.

Anyway, I am excited to get back home and try it out.

UPDATE: They are not quite as awesome, they are just updating their new plans to these speeds. So it will cost more to get 15Mbs up, and not just a blanket upgrade for everyone like I first expected. Still great but I will have to think about it. :)