Fios is better than cable and satellite!
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Originally Posted by BillyB
Not sure if I asked the question right.Verizon is using fiber optics and offers fully digital TV(HD if needed),high speed internet connection, and obviously they always provided phone service.(don't know if the new line they install replaces your existing phone connection too).Cablevision My current cable company offers the same three services and I'm using all 3 services with them as they give you a discount if you do.The biggest difference I noticed is that Verizon says they're fully digital which cablevision is not.I was just wondering if there are any performance issues or advantages with Verizon's service that I may not be aware of.I have multiple TV sets in my house which are obviously all connected to Coax and work great despite the split signal.When you say give up your Coax that confused me.I assume that after Verizon runs the dedicated line into your house your existing Coax inside the house stays functional or you would obviously have to rewire your entire TV system.I can ask Verizon all these questions but it's always nice to get an impartial view first.Obviously Verizon is going to tell me their service is superior to cable or even satellite for that matter..
Billy, you dont have to get rid of the coax (RG-6 coax cable that Satellite and Cable TV use) You see I install the Fios here in Dallas, Fort Worth Metroplex and I can tell you the actual fiber goes in side a unit Verizon has made called the ONT or Optical Network Terminal. They will still use the coax for the television and possibly for the internet (it depends on the make and model of the ONT that Verizon may use for the install)
The ONT has electronics that convert the fiber signal into telephone, high speed internet, and television. Pretty much they do the same thing that the cable companies do. Now let me make this clear, the fiber does not go into the house and into your tv.
As far for the set top boxes, the HD on them is great. On both boxes you do get composite, s-video, component and HDMI connections as well as both Optical and Digtal Coax connections for Dolby Digital Surround.