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It's On: Ultra-Fast Broadband War Beginning to Take Shape in NYC

August 7, 2008

We’ve covered how Verizon’s new FiOS offerings are heating up the broadband and TV market in New York City, but you might have missed the response.
Fresh off the heels of Verizon’s announcement that their FiOS 20/20 Internet service will be available to 500,000 New York City homes by the end of the year, both Cablevision [...]

The 3 New York City FiOS Bundle Deals

August 5, 2008

Update: To find the best deals for any area where FiOS is available, see this page for Verizon FiOS Deals – it’s updated as specials change so you can always find the best current deal.
With FiOS TV launching in New York City last week, we wanted to take a quick look at the 3 service [...]

Saving with Triple Play Bundles: Internet, TV, and Phone Packages that Save You Money

August 2, 2008

If you’re shopping for broadband, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about bundles or Triple Play deals. You probably know the basics: 2 or more services combined on a single bill at a discount to what they would cost separately.
But what you might not know is how to decide which plan is right for [...]

New Verizon FiOS Bundle Trounces Best From Time Warner Cable in New York City

August 1, 2008

Update (8/7/2008): Well it didn’t take very long for FiOS to make an impact in New York City. Time Warner Cable has just announced that their All-In-One Triple Play Bundle with a 3-year agreement will be offered for $99.95 per month for year 1 and $119.95 per month for years 2 and 3. [...]

FiOS TV Launches in New York City with 100 HD Channels: Available Right Now to 20% of New Yorkers

July 29, 2008

At the official launch of FiOS TV in New York City yesterday, Verizon surprised nearly everyone (except Direct TV) by announcing that FiOS TV in the New York metropolitan area will now feature 100 HD channels. Verizon has been working to gain the various approvals needed to offer TV service in New York City since [...]

FCC Not Pleased with Comcast, Other "Throttlers"

July 25, 2008

In what appears to be a major victory for net neutrality advocates, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin stated last week that Comcast’s practice of “throttling” certain groups of users is wrong and should be punished:
“’The commission has adopted a set of principles that protects consumers access to the Internet,’ the commission chairman, Kevin J. Martin, told [...]

Your Internet Connection is Not as Fast as You Think

July 9, 2008

Lets forget about broadband for just a second. What if I told you that under optimal conditions, I am the fastest person in the world. That if the conditions are just right, I am the odds-on favorite to win the 100-meter dash at the Beijing Olympics in August.
Am I some sort of freakish [...]

Undressing the Top 5 DSL Myths… Literally!

July 8, 2008

All anyone talks about with broadband these days is Cable vs. FiOS and FiOS vs. Cable. But… what ever happened to good old-fashioned DSL? After all, the world of DSL is filled with intrigue and mystery, and… totally untrue rumors that have somehow become universally accepted as facts!
Well cheer up DSL, because today we’re coming [...]

Is My Cable Network a "Fiber" Network?

July 7, 2008

What is the Deal With “Fiber”?
One of the biggest questions about cable internet today is “Are cable connections ‘fiber optic’ connections just like Verizon FiOS?” The simple answer is “no”, but it is slightly more complicated than that. Here’s a quick and simple summary of how most cable networks work and how they differ from [...]

Which Kind of Broadband Service Should I Choose?

June 29, 2008

It’s pretty easy to experience information overload while researching broadband Internet access. If that sounds like you, don’t worry. Finding the right high-speed Internet plan doesn’t have to be complicated, and if you know how to quickly sift through the clutter, it can be downright easy.
How easy? Well, despite what you may [...]