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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

FCC Not Pleased with Comcast, Other “Throttlers”

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 [...]

Undressing the Top 5 DSL Myths… Literally!

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 [...]