Verizon FiOS Internet Service Review Summary

Our reviewers seemed to have a difficult time agreeing on how they felt about their Verizon FiOS. One reviewer, reports “I have been using FiOS for 15 months now and have not encountered a single glitch or problem.” Reviewers seemed to think it was speedy enough; it provided a clear picture and was cost effective. That said, there’s nothing like bad customer service to stoke a customer’s rage. One reviewer calls what Verizon FiOS offers “savings and frustration”. Multiple reviewers report having to spend an hour on the phone or more before they were able to talk to a customer service representative. Sounds nice, as long as nothing ever goes wrong.
43% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 5 stars
43% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 5 stars%
43%
20% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 4 stars
20% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 4 stars%
20%
11% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 3 stars
11% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 3 stars%
11%
9% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 2 stars
9% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 2 stars%
9%
17% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 1 star
17% of people rated Verizon FiOS Internet Service as 1 star%
17%
69% 69% of people recommend Verizon FiOS Internet Service 31% of people don't recommend Verizon FiOS Internet Service 31%
 

Verizon FiOS Internet Service Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
APR
17
2008
We've had FiOS since the day it came to town, and I mean this literally.  It is incredible and watching HD programming on the 52" flat screen is AWESOME!  The only glitch I've run into is with the networked DVR.  The main DVR is hooked to the flat screen and I have a non-HD box in my room and there... read full review »
a techie, an early adopter

trunks01
Greenlawn, NY
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUL
11
2008

We've had Verizon Fios Internet and Television service for a little over a year. The picture on our TV has never been more clear and the internet is super fast! We always completely pleased until we had a problem. Our power went out one day a few months back and when it came back up our tv and internet...

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somewhat tech savvy

lizzielezzie
Carrollton, TX
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Verizon FiOS Internet Service Ratings and Reviews

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a pet owner, Every day computer user, I believe in honesty, not rich

MAR
28
2008
Verizon FiOs has been a great product. However the customer support is so horrible that when I move I will not be taking the FiOs with me. The price of the bad support is higher than the quality of the product. Which is dissapointing. FiOs has been great for me, it's fast, and looks good. Everytime I need support every person I talk to tells me something different, and everytime i set up an appointment they get cancelled with out my asking or the service team never shows up. The following quotes were all from seperate conversations with a different support person each time.

"oh, we'll mail you a...
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1 star rating
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upset
Aldie, VA



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I believe in honesty

FEB
18
2008

My experience with Verizon has been negative from the time we purchased DSL.  As an example, we kept getting notified that it wasn't available in our area yet, (why didn't they tell us that when we first signed up?), and they kept changing the start date.  That went on for months, and when we finally did get connected, not only was DSL not that fast, but they tried to charge us from the original date we signed up for.  It would't be so bad if you could call them, speak to one or two people within 10 minutes, and get it resolved, but it can be hours of wasted time trying to get to speak to...

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1 star rating
2008 Contributor
Christabella9
Syracuse, NY



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a techie, value conscious, budget conscious, computer literate

APR
20
2009

I've had my share of internet service providers from dial-up services back in the day to cable modems and finally now, via Verizon's FIOS internet service.  This service allows you to connect directly to Verizon's fiber-optic network to get some incredibly fast and reliable internet service.

The installation was simple enough, a Verizon tech took a few hours installing the connection between our house and the fiber-optic network.  Once that was done, we had internet service.  It's quick, it's fast and it's reliable.  In the 3+ years that I've had the internet service, not once has it gone...

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5 star rating
2008 Advisor
jps246
Metrowest, MA



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budget conscious, somewhat tech savvy

APR
13
2009

Verizon Fios, how do I love thee??? Let me count the ways... My husband is an IT guru, so of course he jumped on the Fios wagon the moment it was available in our area. Quite honestly, I don't know how we functioned before the is service. (Yes I do... at snail speed) I am in love with this whole Fios package! This is the best service we have had to date, and trust me, we have tried them all. The upload and download speeds are lightning fast. Our family is scattered around the nation so we often post photo albums, that used to take at least 5 minutes to upload. Now, within 30 seconds my pictures...

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5 star rating
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meemosewa
Frederick, MD



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budget conscious, a homeowner, cost-conscious

JUL
23
2009

This is a review for Verizon Fios high speed internet.  The biggest positive thing to say is easily the speed.  I have been able to download very large files in the blink of an eye.  I have rarely (if ever) noticed any kind of service interruption, so it is about as reliable as you could want.  However, the price still leaves something to be desired.  Like many families, we are now looking at ways to trim the budget a bit, and by far, our FIOS bill stands out as the largest bill every month.  Comparitively speaking, I'm really not sure it's completely unreasonable, but Verizon definitely...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
chukkmc7
Midlothian, VA



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not rich, a pet owner, budget conscious, Every day computer user, txtng dly

OCT
5
2009

I couldnt wait to get FIOS once I got my computer. The router is great as is technical support. They messed up a setting for my email and it was difficult getting it changed. compared to the other internet servers for high speed around I could not beat
FIOS for its price. If you are a gamer you can subscribe to various services ranging from 4.99 to 12.99 for a wide variety of games that is indeed worth it. As for their STARZ play for 5.99 a month if you have a home computer this service is unneeded. It you are frequently travelling you may like this service as you can view any movie currently on...

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3 star rating
2009 Contributor
flybynite
Wrightstown, NJ



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a techie

APR
17
2008

I have had Verizon FIOS since January.  The service is very fast.  I only have the lowest tier of service and I've noticed quite an improvement over DSL, but beware when you have a problem because you probably will.   I am writing this review from work because my home internet connection and phone have been out of order for 2 days with no idea of when it will be fixed.  

 When I called Verizon to report the problem, I was unable to speak to a person so I ended up creating a repair request with the automated phone system.  The automated system informed me that Verizon intended to have...

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1 star rating
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ManOfChill
Suitland, MD



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a pet owner, married, Every day computer user, quality conscious, a bargain hunter

FEB
24
2008

When Verizon Fios was recently introduced to our area, my husband and I jumped on it.  I have to say, my main motivation for switching from Comcast was the $90 per month savings that I was going to experience to bundle my phone, (which was already w/ Verizon), my cable TV and my internet (both of which were w/ Comcast).  Although, there was some adjustment period to the new format of television, I actually enjoy the expanded channel options, and additional DVR features.  For example, from 1 HD DVR box on my primary TV in the living room (2 standard boxes on the TV's upstairs) I can view programs...

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4 star rating
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cruzntopless
Fredericksburg, VA



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a techie, budget conscious, computer literate, Safe on the road, frequent driver, family oriented, safety conscious, parent of toddlers

APR
14
2009

We've had Fios Internet for a while now and the service in pretty good. Speeds a good and there is little to no down time. We also have ours set up as a wireless network and it works pretty well.

The problems came when a Verizon rep knocked on the door to see if we wanted to bundle our services. So we agreed that bundling TV and Internet would save a few dollars a month, we would keep our internet the same and the TV would be comprable to our existing service. In addition we were offered the rebate for bundling services.

Service was installed and we proceeded to contact customer service to get...

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1 star rating
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hereskenny
Sterling, VA



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Willing to pay for quality, an early adopter, computer literate

DEC
10
2009

FiOS is blazingly fast and very reliable. I run a home office with three heavy users. Altogether, I have seven computer with four wired and three wirelessly connected to the router provided by Verizon.We also have two VoIP telephone lines on the Vonage service. FiOS handles everything with ease.

The service has been very reliable. It has been down only a few short times in the four years I've had the service. Unfortunately, calling customer service is slow and painful. If you don't have a Verizon phone number the automated system forces you to put your number in several times and go through multiple...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Pinback
Centreville, VA



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budget conscious

APR
27
2008

Had FIOS for well over a year, both internet and TV.  When I went to bundle in February, that's where all the major problems have come into play.  When I rec'd my bill, it didn't show the bundled services, but actually increased almost $60.00.  I went back and forth and was told had to click on a certain link for the bundle (never informed of this when I first ordered it).  Of course, the link didn't work, so then I spent two days on the phone going back and forth with billing and tech services to try and starighten it out.  Now my 2nd billing has come around and they have charged me over...

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2 star rating
reviewer
jc70tmpa
Tampa, FL



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somewhat tech savvy

APR
18
2008
I have been with Verizon for some years, now, after a chilling experience being chased from company to company as ATT bought up my providers, and getting slammed into plans that cost me a mint.  At least Verizon hasn't done that, and has proven to be good coverage all over the US.  They still seem to be pricey compared to other's ads, but since none of my prior cell companies are around anymore, hard to compare without trying the other providers.  All in all, have been pleased with excellent customer service, and the actual cell service is good in most places.
4 star rating
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WittyKitty
Pittsburg, CA



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budget conscious, an aggressive saver

APR
17
2008
This is the worst company I've ever dealt with for ANY kind of service.  Their left hand doesn't know what their right hand is doing AND, their right hand has short term memory loss.  After 3 hours of being passed around from tech support to billing, to "orders" and back around again, I finally told them to cancel me and hung up.  This was about the 5th time I'd been on the phone w/ them for the same problem in the 3 months I'd been a member with them.
2 star rating
2008 Contributor
pureellie
Vernonia, OR



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