Comments on: Verizon FiOS Installed: Macintosh Compatible and Fast! http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/ Video, Technology, Digital LifeStyle, Macintosh Tips, and Opinions Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:18:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-183550 Stephen Antonucci Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:18:26 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-183550 Joe, the only part of your network that is probably being affected is wireless. N is faster and has better range. Your wireless devices, computers need to be N compatible to use the N wireless network. If you change routers you may run into issues with Verizon supporting some apps like the DVR manager. If this does not bother you, you can swap out the router, I did. You need to most likely stick with the Actiontec as it is FiOS compatible as Verizon may not have used Cat 5 Ethernet cabling to your present router (like most routers need). They tend to like to use RG6 coax to the router from the ONT. I think the only routers that have that connection is Actiontec. I have never used the Actiontec N router so I can not comment on that. Hope this helps. Joe, the only part of your network that is probably being affected is wireless. N is faster and has better range. Your wireless devices, computers need to be N compatible to use the N wireless network. If you change routers you may run into issues with Verizon supporting some apps like the DVR manager. If this does not bother you, you can swap out the router, I did. You need to most likely stick with the Actiontec as it is FiOS compatible as Verizon may not have used Cat 5 Ethernet cabling to your present router (like most routers need). They tend to like to use RG6 coax to the router from the ONT. I think the only routers that have that connection is Actiontec. I have never used the Actiontec N router so I can not comment on that. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Joe Ronchetto http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-183546 Joe Ronchetto Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:05:39 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-183546 My setup is as follows: Verizon FiOS internet provided via a Actiontec Model M1424WR Rev D router. Ethernet from the router to an Apple dual-band 802.11n Time Capsule which supplies wireless internet to 802.11n compatible Apple laptop computers running OS 10.7.1. Ethernet from the Verizon router to an older 802.11g Apple desktop computer running OS 10.4.11. My question is since the Verizon router is not 802.11n capable, is my network being affected? Actiontec told me they make a Verizon FiOS compatible 802.11n router but it’s only available from Verizon. Verizon, however, said the router I have is the only one available. Should I switch to a different router & if so which one? My setup is as follows:
Verizon FiOS internet provided via a Actiontec Model M1424WR Rev D router. Ethernet from the router to an Apple dual-band 802.11n Time Capsule which supplies wireless internet to 802.11n compatible Apple laptop computers running OS 10.7.1. Ethernet from the Verizon router to an older 802.11g Apple desktop computer running OS 10.4.11.

My question is since the Verizon router is not 802.11n capable, is my network being affected?

Actiontec told me they make a Verizon FiOS compatible 802.11n router but it’s only available from Verizon. Verizon, however, said the router I have is the only one available. Should I switch to a different router & if so which one?

]]> By: Warren http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-181298 Warren Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:09:00 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-181298 I am trying to run my HDTV from Verizon FIOS with Moto QIP-7100 to Mac Pro with 30" Apple Cinema Display. I first bought the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid but the quality is not there, only shows 720 resolution, not 1080i. I've tried every combination and setting, but quality just lags. Disconnected Hybrid, used FireWire cable directly, but EyeTV v3.1.3 software will not recognize QIP 7100. Dug on net, found Apple FireWireSDK26 (developer kit) which has hack software to play and hack software to record at 1081i. Quality was incredible, software interface was kludgy with no instructions! ALSO, I cannot show all HD channels! (Verizon propriety) ARRRGH! Some channels pixelate. I am ready to send back Elgato Hybrid. Any suggestions on products and/or software that works good with the QIP7100 and Mac? I am trying to run my HDTV from Verizon FIOS with Moto QIP-7100 to Mac Pro with 30″ Apple Cinema Display. I first bought the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid but the quality is not there, only shows 720 resolution, not 1080i. I’ve tried every combination and setting, but quality just lags. Disconnected Hybrid, used FireWire cable directly, but EyeTV v3.1.3 software will not recognize QIP 7100. Dug on net, found Apple FireWireSDK26 (developer kit) which has hack software to play and hack software to record at 1081i. Quality was incredible, software interface was kludgy with no instructions! ALSO, I cannot show all HD channels! (Verizon propriety) ARRRGH! Some channels pixelate. I am ready to send back Elgato Hybrid. Any suggestions on products and/or software that works good with the QIP7100 and Mac?

]]> By: Jack http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180387 Jack Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:46:56 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180387 Yes I am getting the same speeds (upload and ping) on 3 Macs and one Windows comp. The Verizon Techs that came out were not helpful at all. The y said that replacing the Actiontec would not help at all. The only course of action that I can think of at this point is to place yet another call to Verizon Customer Service. Yes I am getting the same speeds (upload and ping) on 3 Macs and one Windows comp. The Verizon Techs that came out were not helpful at all. The y said that replacing the Actiontec would not help at all. The only course of action that I can think of at this point is to place yet another call to Verizon Customer Service.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180381 Stephen Antonucci Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:21:16 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180381 @Jack: If I am understanding you correctly you are getting the same speeds with both Windows and Mac? Just not what they advertised you are supposed to be getting? If this is true it must be addressed by your provider. @Jack:

If I am understanding you correctly you are getting the same speeds with both Windows and Mac? Just not what they advertised you are supposed to be getting? If this is true it must be addressed by your provider.

]]> By: Jack http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180379 Jack Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:57:07 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180379 The Verizon Tech ran the tests right at the ONT box. I have a Windows Media computer on the same network and it tests the same. I have no idea what to do next. The Verizon Tech ran the tests right at the ONT box. I have a Windows Media computer on the same network and it tests the same.

I have no idea what to do next.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180366 Stephen Antonucci Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:43:46 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180366 @Jack: You said the FiOS tech tested 19/13. What did he use? If you are paying for 20/20 what is there reason for saying it is OK? Verizon is always quick to claim their speeds are real and connections are not shared like cable modems. Have you tried these same tests with a Windows PC? @Jack:

You said the FiOS tech tested 19/13. What did he use? If you are paying for 20/20 what is there reason for saying it is OK? Verizon is always quick to claim their speeds are real and connections are not shared like cable modems. Have you tried these same tests with a Windows PC?

]]> By: Jack http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180362 Jack Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:00:14 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180362 Hello again Stephen I ran all of the speed tests on a media pc (running Vista) that is connected to my network and it also had dismal upload and ping times. I have the FiOS 20/20 package, on speedtest.net I get 19.50/12.00, on any other speed test server I get 19/7 at very best. The ping test on all 4 comps is 88ms at best. All 4 comps have been checked and tcp/ip optimizers have been used. Wiring is good, Actiontec router checks out and battery has been reset. Verizon came out yesterday and checked things out. They ran a test at the ONT, got 19/13, told me that's as good as it gets and said bye-bye. Do you have any suggestions that could help my situation? Thanks ... Jack Hello again Stephen

I ran all of the speed tests on a media pc (running Vista) that is connected to my network and it also had dismal upload and ping times. I have the FiOS 20/20 package, on speedtest.net I get 19.50/12.00, on any other speed test server I get 19/7 at very best. The ping test on all 4 comps is 88ms at best. All 4 comps have been checked and tcp/ip optimizers have been used. Wiring is good, Actiontec router checks out and battery has been reset.

Verizon came out yesterday and checked things out. They ran a test at the ONT, got 19/13, told me that’s as good as it gets and said bye-bye.

Do you have any suggestions that could help my situation?

Thanks … Jack

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-3/#comment-180305 Stephen Antonucci Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:25:17 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180305 @Jack: The post was written some time ago. The Apple Broadband Tuner should no longer be needed for any newer Mac and OS. Using different DNS, like OpenDNS (my favorite) many time will speed up browsing for all computers, not just Macs as many ISP ignore their DNS servers and they are slow plus offer redirects. Verizon however, usually has pretty decent DNS as opposed to some ISPs. I do not know what your specific issue is, but it would be interesting to see a Windows PC do a speed test and see if there is a really big difference. Unfortunately the blame game many times is the result and that helps no one. Keep us informed as to your progress. @Jack:
The post was written some time ago. The Apple Broadband Tuner should no longer be needed for any newer Mac and OS. Using different DNS, like OpenDNS (my favorite) many time will speed up browsing for all computers, not just Macs as many ISP ignore their DNS servers and they are slow plus offer redirects. Verizon however, usually has pretty decent DNS as opposed to some ISPs.

I do not know what your specific issue is, but it would be interesting to see a Windows PC do a speed test and see if there is a really big difference. Unfortunately the blame game many times is the result and that helps no one. Keep us informed as to your progress.

]]> By: Jack http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-180304 Jack Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:55:48 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180304 Hello Stephen I have had Verizon FiOS installed for about a year now. I noticed right after install that my connection was much slower than it should be. I did some research on the internet and found that Macs require different DNS settings with the Actiontec to obtain faster speeds. I plugged in the new DNS settings and all seemed better. The new issue that I am experiencing is latency. I did the ping test that you have on this page and I am in the 90's! I installed the Apple Broadband Tuner and nothing changed. I did a clean OSX install as recommended by Apple and nothing changed. I did a TCP/IP test on speedguide as advised by Verizon and my numbers were dismal. I have three Macs on this wired setup and all of them are experiencing this bottleneck. Today I am taking my iMac to a local Apple authorized center for testing so we will see what happens after that. Any assistance that you could provide would be appreciated. Apple is doing their best to help and Verizon (as expected) is trying to blame Apple. Thank you Hello Stephen

I have had Verizon FiOS installed for about a year now. I noticed right after install that my connection was much slower than it should be. I did some research on the internet and found that Macs require different DNS settings with the Actiontec to obtain faster speeds. I plugged in the new DNS settings and all seemed better.

The new issue that I am experiencing is latency. I did the ping test that you have on this page and I am in the 90′s! I installed the Apple Broadband Tuner and nothing changed. I did a clean OSX install as recommended by Apple and nothing changed. I did a TCP/IP test on speedguide as advised by Verizon and my numbers were dismal.

I have three Macs on this wired setup and all of them are experiencing this bottleneck.

Today I am taking my iMac to a local Apple authorized center for testing so we will see what happens after that. Any assistance that you could provide would be appreciated. Apple is doing their best to help and Verizon (as expected) is trying to blame Apple.

Thank you

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-180234 Stephen Antonucci Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:42:55 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180234 @Oscar: Verizon does provide a router usually Actiontec. You can use this by itself. Or put it in bridge mode and add the Apple router. In some cases when Ethernet is run to the router you can even replace it with the Apple router, but you will need a NIM box to use it with FiOS TV as the widgets and on-demand stuff comes from the Internet. @Oscar:
Verizon does provide a router usually Actiontec. You can use this by itself. Or put it in bridge mode and add the Apple router. In some cases when Ethernet is run to the router you can even replace it with the Apple router, but you will need a NIM box to use it with FiOS TV as the widgets and on-demand stuff comes from the Internet.

]]> By: Oscar http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-180231 Oscar Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:25:31 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-180231 I am moving into a home that previously used Verizon FiOS as I found the battery back-up in the garage. I also have a Mac and PC and I'm debating which way to go. I'm not at all computer literate when it comes to FTTP, DHCP, PPoE, etc. I basically hook up and start using the internet. I currently use the Airport Extreme as my router and when I asked the salesperson at Verizon if I could continue using it he said I had to use the one they provided. Is it complicated to make the Mac work with FiOS or should I stick to cables seemingly easier hook-up? I am moving into a home that previously used Verizon FiOS as I found the battery back-up in the garage. I also have a Mac and PC and I’m debating which way to go. I’m not at all computer literate when it comes to FTTP, DHCP, PPoE, etc. I basically hook up and start using the internet. I currently use the Airport Extreme as my router and when I asked the salesperson at Verizon if I could continue using it he said I had to use the one they provided. Is it complicated to make the Mac work with FiOS or should I stick to cables seemingly easier hook-up?

]]> By: Dave http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-164065 Dave Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:49:46 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-164065 I have since switched back to Comcast for my internet and cable tv. Although there is no love-affair with them, I can say that my wireless speed has increased dramatically.... I mean a noticeable increase and no problems with outages and modem re-sets. I can use my own wireless router without issue. Plug and play. I found out that the Comcast service to my house uses fiber-optic cable as well. The only difference is that it ends at the pole, 30 feet from my house. I have eliminated a lot of ugly boxes both outside and inside my home. My tv picture is just as good. Now if they would only go 100% alacarte. I don't watch, need or want 500 channels of useless crap. I am more than willing to pay for the channels I want. I have since switched back to Comcast for my internet and cable tv. Although there is no love-affair with them, I can say that my wireless speed has increased dramatically…. I mean a noticeable increase and no problems with outages and modem re-sets. I can use my own wireless router without issue. Plug and play. I found out that the Comcast service to my house uses fiber-optic cable as well. The only difference is that it ends at the pole, 30 feet from my house. I have eliminated a lot of ugly boxes both outside and inside my home. My tv picture is just as good. Now if they would only go 100% alacarte. I don’t watch, need or want 500 channels of useless crap. I am more than willing to pay for the channels I want.

]]> By: Joy http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-159228 Joy Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:54:18 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-159228 Was there an answer to the question regarding Fios and treadmills? I have the same problem. Have HD DVR box and whenever we are on treadmill, picture freezes or pixalates. Did not have this issue with. This is a problem since whole point of treadmill in front of TV is entertainment while working out. Any suggestions? Thanks. Was there an answer to the question regarding Fios and treadmills? I have the same problem. Have HD DVR box and whenever we are on treadmill, picture freezes or pixalates. Did not have this issue with. This is a problem since whole point of treadmill in front of TV is entertainment while working out. Any suggestions? Thanks.

]]> By: Phil http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-159114 Phil Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:02:39 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-159114 27 October Palm Harbor, Fl I have the first iMac 800Mz running 10.4.11. Fios internet is supposed to reach 20K downloads but I get about 6K. I got a new modem...no help...I downloaded Broadband Tuner 1.0...no help. Verizon tech came to the house Sunday. He got 21K connecting his Panasonic Laptop running XP to my modem. Its slow whether I use Camino, Firefox, or Safari. I have no idea what to do. I have used Diskwarrior and applejack to get computer working right. No Luck. HELP! 27 October
Palm Harbor, Fl

I have the first iMac 800Mz running 10.4.11. Fios internet is supposed
to reach 20K downloads but I get about 6K. I got a new modem…no help…I downloaded Broadband Tuner 1.0…no help.
Verizon tech came to the house Sunday.
He got 21K connecting his Panasonic Laptop running XP to my modem.
Its slow whether I use Camino, Firefox,
or Safari.
I have no idea what to do. I have used
Diskwarrior and applejack to get computer working right.
No Luck.
HELP!

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-148446 Stephen Antonucci Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:50:05 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-148446 @Jim, The broadband tuner was helpful with older version of OS X, I doubt this is your problem. Try rebooting your FiOS router. I had nothing but problems with the Actiontec router they provided and even had them send me a replacement that was no better. I am now using an Apple router without any problems. @Jim,

The broadband tuner was helpful with older version of OS X, I doubt this is your problem. Try rebooting your FiOS router. I had nothing but problems with the Actiontec router they provided and even had them send me a replacement that was no better. I am now using an Apple router without any problems.

]]> By: Jim http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-147320 Jim Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:15:33 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-147320 I recently changed from pc to iMac and from Cox to Fios. I am using the Fios router and built in airport for wireless connection. Sometimes the iMac runs at the advertised 10mbs and sometimes hardly at all. The latent period you talk about may be a problem. The blue progess bar at the top will move about 50% and then stop or slow way down. I installed broadband tuner without any change. Apple tech support had me reset Safari and that seemed to work for a few hours, but does not work now. My pc is running off the same router (not at the same time) rock solid all the time so the problem must be with the iMac. Speakeasy sometimes does not connect at all and other time shows 100k or less download. Any ideas? I recently changed from pc to iMac and from Cox to Fios. I am using the Fios router and built in airport for wireless connection. Sometimes the iMac runs at the advertised 10mbs and sometimes hardly at all. The latent period you talk about may be a problem. The blue progess bar at the top will move about 50% and then stop or slow way down. I installed broadband tuner without any change. Apple tech support had me reset Safari and that seemed to work for a few hours, but does not work now. My pc is running off the same router (not at the same time) rock solid all the time so the problem must be with the iMac. Speakeasy sometimes does not connect at all and other time shows 100k or less download. Any ideas?

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-143873 Stephen Antonucci Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:54:58 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-143873 Leah, Verizon FiOS is the same as most ISPs that they usually block port 25 (common outgoing mail) for all mail servers but their own. This is a spam protection for ISPs to limit access to rouge mail servers. You usually have to either configure the email to use their outgoing server for mail or use web mail. Some mail like gmail uses a different port and can be setup to be used with many ISPs that block port 25. Leah,

Verizon FiOS is the same as most ISPs that they usually block port 25 (common outgoing mail) for all mail servers but their own. This is a spam protection for ISPs to limit access to rouge mail servers. You usually have to either configure the email to use their outgoing server for mail or use web mail. Some mail like gmail uses a different port and can be setup to be used with many ISPs that block port 25.

]]> By: Leah http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-143483 Leah Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:50:14 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-143483 Thanks for all the good info here--We just had FIOS installed and maybe one of you can tell me why my outgoing mail, through the Mac Mail app on my G5, is unreliable at best? I have 3 accounts: GoDaddy (my own url for work), .mac for iDisk, and gmail for spam control. The outgoing server settings aren't working consistently for POP or IMAP accounts. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't... Help! Thanks for all the good info here–We just had FIOS installed and maybe one of you can tell me why my outgoing mail, through the Mac Mail app on my G5, is unreliable at best? I have 3 accounts: GoDaddy (my own url for work), .mac for iDisk, and gmail for spam control. The outgoing server settings aren’t working consistently for POP or IMAP accounts. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t… Help!

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-128910 Stephen Antonucci Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:27:06 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-128910 Dave, I recently swapped out the Actiontec router supplied by Verizon for an older Apple Airport Extreme router. The was reason was I was tired of having to re-boot the Actiontec twice a day (this is my third one). I was quickly able to use the Apple router using FiOS User + password for the PPOE settings. Works perfectly. Two different things to look out for. One is you will need to have a router that Verizon installed using cat 5, not RG6 for Internet connection to the ONT. Two - need to have NIM connected to get VOD and widgets working on TV (see post). If you can not do this (Verizon can) you may want to put the Actiontec router in bridge mode add the Apple router for wireless and DHCP. This is a little tricky but do-able. Dave,
I recently swapped out the Actiontec router supplied by Verizon for an older Apple Airport Extreme router. The was reason was I was tired of having to re-boot the Actiontec twice a day (this is my third one). I was quickly able to use the Apple router using FiOS User + password for the PPOE settings. Works perfectly.

Two different things to look out for. One is you will need to have a router that Verizon installed using cat 5, not RG6 for Internet connection to the ONT. Two – need to have NIM connected to get VOD and widgets working on TV (see post). If you can not do this (Verizon can) you may want to put the Actiontec router in bridge mode add the Apple router for wireless and DHCP. This is a little tricky but do-able.

]]> By: Dave http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-128893 Dave Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:55:37 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-128893 Fios wireless SLOW on my Macbook. I switched from Comcast Cable to Verizon Fios and now have the combination cable moden/wireless router. The wireless connection to my Macbook seems painfully slow and the range is not nearly the same as my old Comcast when using my own router. I have an Airport router and wondered if I would be better off using that instead. Assuming I can connect it to my Verizon modem via WAN port? I assume I also need to reconfigure the verizon moden to use the Airport for wireless. Fios wireless SLOW on my Macbook. I switched from Comcast Cable to Verizon Fios and now have the combination cable moden/wireless router. The wireless connection to my Macbook seems painfully slow and the range is not nearly the same as my old Comcast when using my own router. I have an Airport router and wondered if I would be better off using that instead. Assuming I can connect it to my Verizon modem via WAN port? I assume I also need to reconfigure the verizon moden to use the Airport for wireless.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-118295 Stephen Antonucci Thu, 08 May 2008 02:46:51 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-118295 Bethany, Glad you found a solution. Thanks for reading ReelSmart. Bethany,
Glad you found a solution. Thanks for reading ReelSmart.

]]> By: Bethany http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-118281 Bethany Wed, 07 May 2008 23:54:11 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-118281 I had the exact same problem with my Firefox and the verizon.dmg as 3 other people on this site. THANK YOU for telling me how to fix it, since naturally Verizon was of no help whatsoever and told me that the problem was with my computer since their idiot techs didn't know how to fix it. I had the exact same problem with my Firefox and the verizon.dmg as 3 other people on this site. THANK YOU for telling me how to fix it, since naturally Verizon was of no help whatsoever and told me that the problem was with my computer since their idiot techs didn’t know how to fix it.

]]> By: Carol http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-110417 Carol Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:21 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-110417 Anyone else have trouble with the HDTV DVR Fios set-top box and treadmills? The regular set top box was fine, but when we upgraded to the HDTV box, we can't treadmill when watching live TV - the TV freezes. Also, without using the treadmill the TV pixelates intermittently. No real problems when watching "OnDemand" or recorded shows from the DVR. We've tried using a monster HDMI cable and surge protectors on both the HDTV/DVR and treadmill (which are on different outlets) and there's no improvement. It takes several attempts to get through to Verizon FIOS service, and we've already changed the HDTV box once. Any ideas? Anyone else have trouble with the HDTV DVR Fios set-top box and treadmills? The regular set top box was fine, but when we upgraded to the HDTV box, we can’t treadmill when watching live TV – the TV freezes. Also, without using the treadmill the TV pixelates intermittently. No real problems when watching “OnDemand” or recorded shows from the DVR. We’ve tried using a monster HDMI cable and surge protectors on both the HDTV/DVR and treadmill (which are on different outlets) and there’s no improvement. It takes several attempts to get through to Verizon FIOS service, and we’ve already changed the HDTV box once. Any ideas?

]]> By: Jane http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-110309 Jane Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:30:52 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-110309 I had verizon DSL and my wireless Macs ran well. I upgraded to fios and my Macs acted like they were on a dial up connection. I had the tech out and he ran his check then stated his laptop worked fine where my macs were and couldn't figure out what was up. I then had him switch my wireless to my linksys router and keep my cable on the fios router and everything is running fast and furious. Very happy now. I had verizon DSL and my wireless Macs ran well. I upgraded to fios and my Macs acted like they were on a dial up connection. I had the tech out and he ran his check then stated his laptop worked fine where my macs were and couldn’t figure out what was up. I then had him switch my wireless to my linksys router and keep my cable on the fios router and everything is running fast and furious. Very happy now.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-99397 Stephen Antonucci Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:12:19 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-99397 Joe, Good luck with FiOS. You can use your Apple Airport for Wireless if you like with or without the Actiontec router. If you ran Ethernet to the Actiontec you could use your Airport in its place. Or you can connect the Airport to the Actiontec and use it as a wireless access point. Just turn off the wireless in the Actiontec and connect the WAN port of the Apple Airport to the Actiontec and configure the Airport to use only the wireless. Joe,
Good luck with FiOS. You can use your Apple Airport for Wireless if you like with or without the Actiontec router. If you ran Ethernet to the Actiontec you could use your Airport in its place. Or you can connect the Airport to the Actiontec and use it as a wireless access point. Just turn off the wireless in the Actiontec and connect the WAN port of the Apple Airport to the Actiontec and configure the Airport to use only the wireless.

]]> By: Joe R. http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-99111 Joe R. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:05:38 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-99111 Re my previous post. I had 15/5 not 15/2 installed. installation went quick & they did a nice physical job on the installation; even ran cables thru the attic which I was told I would have to do myself. Installers were Mac ignorant however & I had to set up Network Preferences for them. Then they couldn't log into the Verizon set up site so I could establish a user ID & password. They left saying I should contact tech support as "there was some firewall in my computer blocking it". This was BS because the firewall was turned off. Tech support had me go to a different site & set up then went without a hitch. Re my previous post. I had 15/5 not 15/2 installed. installation went quick & they did a nice physical job on the installation; even ran cables thru the attic which I was told I would have to do myself. Installers were Mac ignorant however & I had to set up Network Preferences for them. Then they couldn’t log into the Verizon set up site so I could establish a user ID & password. They left saying I should contact tech support as “there was some firewall in my computer blocking it”. This was BS because the firewall was turned off. Tech support had me go to a different site & set up then went without a hitch.

]]> By: Joe R. http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-99104 Joe R. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:51:01 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-99104 Just had Verizon 15/2 FiOS internet installed & connected to my iMac via ethernet cable. Works great & fast. I would like to connect my AirPort Extreme base station to the Verizon supplied Actiontec router & use the Extreme as my wireless point but can't figure out how to make it work. Do I connect the ethernet cable from the router to the WAN port on the Express rather than the computer? Do I turn off wireless in the router? Are there any other "setting" I need to be aware of? Any help will be appreciated. Just had Verizon 15/2 FiOS internet installed & connected to my iMac via ethernet cable. Works great & fast. I would like to connect my AirPort Extreme base station to the Verizon supplied Actiontec router & use the Extreme as my wireless point but can’t figure out how to make it work. Do I connect the ethernet cable from the router to the WAN port on the Express rather than the computer? Do I turn off wireless in the router? Are there any other “setting” I need to be aware of? Any help will be appreciated.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-97942 Stephen Antonucci Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:09:48 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-97942 Big E. Sounds great. Congrats and enjoy! Big E.
Sounds great. Congrats and enjoy!

]]> By: Big E http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-97907 Big E Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:52:01 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-97907 just had FIOS installed yesterday,,,, Actiontec router. all is well... and working...G5 dual 1.8 with OSX: 10.4.11 inet is fast, TV much clearer than cable (on a 10 year old set), Really a major shock how good the TV looks and I don't have a HDef TV! Phone is just like before, no difference. Getting a lil bit higher UL rate than your image shows. Tech was quick, accurate and even patient with my questions, and I did not bother installing any of their software. Was soooooooo glad to be rid of COMCAST!! just had FIOS installed yesterday,,,, Actiontec router.
all is well… and working…G5 dual 1.8 with OSX: 10.4.11
inet is fast, TV much clearer than cable (on a 10 year old set),
Really a major shock how good the TV looks and I don’t have a HDef TV! Phone is just like before, no difference. Getting a lil bit higher UL rate than your image shows.

Tech was quick, accurate and even patient with my questions, and I did not bother installing any of their software.
Was soooooooo glad to be rid of COMCAST!!

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-97903 Stephen Antonucci Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:42:47 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-97903 Ricky, Like many ISPs they also block port 25 for outgoing mail other than to their own mail server. I have had no problem with Gmail or .Mac mail. Ricky,

Like many ISPs they also block port 25 for outgoing mail other than to their own mail server. I have had no problem with Gmail or .Mac mail.

]]> By: Ricky Simpson http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-97664 Ricky Simpson Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:47:16 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-97664 I think they block the standard port 80 per their FAQ. I just haven't been able to find out about SSL ports. I think they block the standard port 80 per their FAQ. I just haven’t been able to find out about SSL ports.

]]> By: Ricky Simpson http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-97655 Ricky Simpson Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:25:57 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-97655 Does anyone know if Verizon blocks SSL ports required for mail clients using SSL for e-mail? Specifically, Apple Mail using a .Mac account using SSL (ports 587 and 993)? Thanks much for your advice. Ricky. Does anyone know if Verizon blocks SSL ports required for mail clients using SSL for e-mail? Specifically, Apple Mail using a .Mac account using SSL (ports 587 and 993)?

Thanks much for your advice.

Ricky.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-60204 Stephen Antonucci Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:13:11 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-60204 Thanks Jennifer. Thanks Jennifer.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-59807 Jennifer Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:27:06 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-59807 To Jamie and Carson: I had the same problem with the Verizon dmg that you did. I just figured out how to solve the problem. You need to remove a file from your mac's hard drive. The easiest way to find the file is to click on the dmg file and then hit apple + i. The box that comes up will tell you where to look for the verizon file. Once you find it, trash it. That solved the problem for me (make sure you're only trashing the verizon stuff). To Jamie and Carson: I had the same problem with the Verizon dmg that you did. I just figured out how to solve the problem. You need to remove a file from your mac’s hard drive. The easiest way to find the file is to click on the dmg file and then hit apple + i. The box that comes up will tell you where to look for the verizon file. Once you find it, trash it. That solved the problem for me (make sure you’re only trashing the verizon stuff).

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-52829 Stephen Antonucci Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:52:03 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-52829 Not sure what your problem is or if Verizon tech installed something on your Mac? No software is needed on your Mac to use a FiOS connection. Maybe just trash the file. Not sure what your problem is or if Verizon tech installed something on your Mac? No software is needed on your Mac to use a FiOS connection. Maybe just trash the file.

]]> By: Carson http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-52825 Carson Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:42:14 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-52825 Hey there. I know someone posted a question about this but I couldn't find it when I opened the site. I just got verizon and this verizon.dmg install program opens every time I open firefox. What can I do to solve this problem? Thank you so much for your time..... Hey there. I know someone posted a question about this but I couldn’t find it when I opened the site. I just got verizon and this verizon.dmg install program opens every time I open firefox.
What can I do to solve this problem?
Thank you so much for your time…..

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-50348 Stephen Antonucci Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:01:26 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-50348 Looks as if Verizon has turned "ping" off on their servers. Looks as if Verizon has turned “ping” off on their servers.

]]> By: Paul http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-50170 Paul Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:56:15 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-50170 I went to terminal and entered the ping command to test for latency and nothing ever returned. It only said PING a.root-servers.net (198.41.0.4): 56 data bytes 36 bytes from r1-a-root.brn1.verisign.com (198.41.3.237): Communication prohibited by filter Vr HL TOS Len ID Flg off TTL Pro cks Src Dst 4 5 00 5400 5c29 0 0000 35 01 584e 10.0.1.5 198.41.0.4 36 bytes from r1-a-root.brn1.verisign.com (198.41.3.237): Communication prohibited by filter Vr HL TOS Len ID Flg off TTL Pro cks Src Dst 4 5 00 5400 5cb6 0 0000 35 01 57c1 10.0.1.5 198.41.0.4 I went to terminal and entered the ping command to test for latency and nothing ever returned.
It only said
PING a.root-servers.net (198.41.0.4): 56 data bytes
36 bytes from r1-a-root.brn1.verisign.com (198.41.3.237): Communication prohibited by filter
Vr HL TOS Len ID Flg off TTL Pro cks Src Dst
4 5 00 5400 5c29 0 0000 35 01 584e 10.0.1.5 198.41.0.4

36 bytes from r1-a-root.brn1.verisign.com (198.41.3.237): Communication prohibited by filter
Vr HL TOS Len ID Flg off TTL Pro cks Src Dst
4 5 00 5400 5cb6 0 0000 35 01 57c1 10.0.1.5 198.41.0.4

]]> By: Paul http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-50169 Paul Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:41:30 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-50169 I went to terminal and entered the ping command to test for latency and nothing ever returned. It only said PING a.root-servers.net (198.41.0.4): 56 data bytes I went to terminal and entered the ping command to test for latency and nothing ever returned.
It only said
PING a.root-servers.net (198.41.0.4): 56 data bytes

]]> By: Jamie http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-48131 Jamie Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:25:17 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-48131 I recently had FiOS installed and I am now having what Verizon suggests in a "unique" problem - every time I open Firefox 2 or open a new window, the verizon dmg remounts to my system and attempts to finalize my install, which I have already finalized I've lots count of how many times. Running Mac Os X 14.4 and Firefox 2 and I am not sure what other specs might help. Anyone else having this issue? They suggested I uninstall Firefox, but then couldn't tell me how to do that. I recently had FiOS installed and I am now having what Verizon suggests in a “unique” problem – every time I open Firefox 2 or open a new window, the verizon dmg remounts to my system and attempts to finalize my install, which I have already finalized I’ve lots count of how many times. Running Mac Os X 14.4 and Firefox 2 and I am not sure what other specs might help. Anyone else having this issue? They suggested I uninstall Firefox, but then couldn’t tell me how to do that.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-47992 Stephen Antonucci Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:54:55 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-47992 Paul, The Actiontec router they are now using is not bad. You will probably want to use their router as it has a the built-in NIM for VOD for FiOS TV and puts them on the hook for support of the router. You can easily shut off the wireless section of the provided router connect the Apple Airpot via Ethernet and use the Airport as your wireless access point. I am using the Actiontec router (I had them upgrade the original D-Link) with several Airpot express units running Airtunes with no problems. Paul,

The Actiontec router they are now using is not bad. You will probably want to use their router as it has a the built-in NIM for VOD for FiOS TV and puts them on the hook for support of the router.

You can easily shut off the wireless section of the provided router connect the Apple Airpot via Ethernet and use the Airport as your wireless access point.

I am using the Actiontec router (I had them upgrade the original D-Link) with several Airpot express units running Airtunes with no problems.

]]> By: Paul Carr http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-47945 Paul Carr Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:27:10 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-47945 Excellent article, and it allays some of my fears about put a Mac based household onto FIOS. The only part I still dread, is that if I have to use their wireless router, I will have to reconfigure my four airport devices, and I think I may have lost the passwords for all of them (I know...). Would they be amenable to letting me use my Apple router as is? Excellent article, and it allays some of my fears about put a Mac based household onto FIOS. The only part I still dread, is that if I have to use their wireless router, I will have to reconfigure my four airport devices, and I think I may have lost the passwords for all of them (I know…). Would they be amenable to letting me use my Apple router as is?

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-43551 Stephen Antonucci Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:49:40 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-43551 Joseph, The ONT is strickly a fiber convertor. FiOS telephones are not actual VoIP. The voice signal travels over the fiber to the CO (cental office) to the normal phone soft switch a lot like POTS but over fiber. There fore the sound quality is usually a bit better than the old copper lines. FiOS is compatible with all the standard phone jacks in your house and analog phone equipment. No codec is used insde the ONT, it is just a AD fiber convertor. In VZ network they use lambdas to separate voice, video, and data traffic. Joseph,
The ONT is strickly a fiber convertor. FiOS telephones are not actual VoIP. The voice signal travels over the fiber to the CO (cental office) to the normal phone soft switch a lot like POTS but over fiber. There fore the sound quality is usually a bit better than the old copper lines. FiOS is compatible with all the standard phone jacks in your house and analog phone equipment. No codec is used insde the ONT, it is just a AD fiber convertor. In VZ network they use lambdas to separate voice, video, and data traffic.

]]> By: Joseph Mancusp http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-43521 Joseph Mancusp Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:59:49 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-43521 I was wondering if the ONT has a certain codec that it uses and also how that may effect its compatability with analog phone equipment in the house. Does the ONT have a protocol that you know of that deals with the different traffics coming on the wavelength devoted to IPTV, phone and internet? That you know of, have there been any compatability problems between FiOS and analog equipment conncted to the POTS jacks in the house? I was wondering if the ONT has a certain codec that it uses and also how that may effect its compatability with analog phone equipment in the house. Does the ONT have a protocol that you know of that deals with the different traffics coming on the wavelength devoted to IPTV, phone and internet? That you know of, have there been any compatability problems between FiOS and analog equipment conncted to the POTS jacks in the house?

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-43379 Stephen Antonucci Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:15:13 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-43379 I suggest you try Firefox. The web builder may be incompatible with Safari. Download Firefox from here: http://en.www.mozilla.com/en/firefox/ I suggest you try Firefox. The web builder may be incompatible with Safari. Download Firefox from here:
http://en.www.mozilla.com/en/firefox/

]]> By: ken bronk http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-43375 ken bronk Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:18:03 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-43375 i have a question maybe you've encountered i have verizon and os x 10.4.9 and safari, when i try to make a web page at verizon, i guess they use a web builder program, that seems incompatable with system 10.4 on macs. all i see is html. is there a workareound? i have a question maybe you’ve encountered

i have verizon and os x 10.4.9 and safari, when i try to make a web page at verizon, i guess they use a web builder program, that seems incompatable with system 10.4 on macs. all i see is html.

is there a workareound?

]]> By: cisco http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-42308 cisco Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:18:05 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-42308 Our FiOs install was very successful a couple of months ago. I anticipated the installation with the lowest of expectations, figuring that was the way to avoid disappointment. And I was not optimistic when the nice young man who came to install said he knew nothing about Macs (We have three, and one Dell PC) and not much about networking. Had to wonder how he got his job, but those were the cards I was dealt so I let him proceed. I was not really interested in the FiOS internet; I had Verizon DSL and was satisfied enough and figured, "if it ain't broke...." But V told me if I had FiOS TV--what I was really interested in (and in giving Comcast the boot)--my DSL had to "migrate" to FiOs, too. Oh well. Everything went just fine, but I don't think the nice young man really understood why. So I will give credit to the Macs and that he didn't try to mess with them much and they just recognized the new configuration and connected. As you can tell, I am not as technically adept or knowledgable as many others here. I am grateful that everything continues to work but cannot talk in terms of upload/download time, packets and such, and hope it continues as the one thing I dread is having to call Verizon customer service which I find in most instances to be an oxymoron. The information here did give me some confidence in considering the switch and I will continue to visit in the hopes of learning more. Thanks. Our FiOs install was very successful a couple of months ago. I anticipated the installation with the lowest of expectations, figuring that was the way to avoid disappointment. And I was not optimistic when the nice young man who came to install said he knew nothing about Macs (We have three, and one Dell PC) and not much about networking. Had to wonder how he got his job, but those were the cards I was dealt so I let him proceed.
I was not really interested in the FiOS internet; I had Verizon DSL and was satisfied enough and figured, “if it ain’t broke….” But V told me if I had FiOS TV–what I was really interested in (and in giving Comcast the boot)–my DSL had to “migrate” to FiOs, too. Oh well.
Everything went just fine, but I don’t think the nice young man really understood why. So I will give credit to the Macs and that he didn’t try to mess with them much and they just recognized the new configuration and connected.
As you can tell, I am not as technically adept or knowledgable as many others here. I am grateful that everything continues to work but cannot talk in terms of upload/download time, packets and such, and hope it continues as the one thing I dread is having to call Verizon customer service which I find in most instances to be an oxymoron.
The information here did give me some confidence in considering the switch and I will continue to visit in the hopes of learning more. Thanks.

]]> By: Stephen Antonucci http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-42245 Stephen Antonucci Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:09:51 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-42245 Mary, FiOS is generally faster than most cable provided solutions. Especially in the upload, My current speed is 20Mbps down/5Mbps upload. Few cable companies offer speeds of 5MB up. FiOS TV generally has better picture quality also. If the pricing fits it may be worth it as FiOS has in no way hit the bandwidth limit, few cable companies can say this with a straight face! Mary,

FiOS is generally faster than most cable provided solutions. Especially in the upload, My current speed is 20Mbps down/5Mbps upload. Few cable companies offer speeds of 5MB up. FiOS TV generally has better picture quality also. If the pricing fits it may be worth it as FiOS has in no way hit the bandwidth limit, few cable companies can say this with a straight face!

]]> By: Mary http://www.reelsmart.com/2006/02/10/verizon-fios-installed-macintosh-compatible-and-fast/comment-page-2/#comment-42244 Mary Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:00:22 +0000 http://www.reelsmart.com/?p=233#comment-42244 Interestingly enough, my cable speeds are comparable to your FiOS speeds. Verizon knocked on my door earlier this week asking if they can use my personal easement to lay fiber optic cable, and they told me that FiOS will be available around Easter of next year. But now I wonder if it's worth it, if the speeds aren't that much faster.... Interestingly enough, my cable speeds are comparable to your FiOS speeds. Verizon knocked on my door earlier this week asking if they can use my personal easement to lay fiber optic cable, and they told me that FiOS will be available around Easter of next year. But now I wonder if it’s worth it, if the speeds aren’t that much faster….

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