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Originally Posted by kp11364
It's definitely different in TV, but in NYC, Verizon FIOS is one of the WORST systems available. Cable is fast enough and stable.
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It's funny you say that. Everytime I hear someone say "x" service is terrible, it's always some other reason why the customer is disatisified.
I worked for Verizon and sold FiOS as a retirement job and it's the best most reliable service you can get.
I'm sure you were not happy but i'm also sure there is a "story" around your disatisfaction.
Here in the Villages, many times I'm at a party or see a post here on Talk of the Villages about how bad Quantum fiber is and every person I went to help I found there was a problem with the installation or a setting. Once corrected, the service worked perfectly.
Here is a link to the thread with all the complaints and the resolutions:
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...56-post48.html
The reason why fiber internet is the best and most stable is because every customer has a dedicated link to the ISP. Nothing is shared like with cable. Also, since it's all lightwave, there is no need to power the intermediate hubs located throughout your Village. This means when we have a storm or short power outage, if your home still has powe or you have a battery backup, you will still have your internet connection. Once it works, it stays working.
Now, I understand many in the Villages can't get Fiber internet but the good news is Quantum is installing fiber in some older Villages so there is a possibility that some day you will have an additional choice. For the folks in the new builds down south, every home has fiber pre-installed by Centric Fiber. You close, come home, call them up, give them your payment method and the service is turned On. If you didn't get the smart home package and you want some rooms hard wired, you call Centric, Do it yourself or call me or any friend or neighbor who knows how to install a switch and put connectors on the ethernet cables. Can't get simplier than that.