Sunday, April 30, 2006

Verizon Boosts FiOS Internet Speed

Verizon is increasing the bandwidth on its FiOS Internet service for customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut -- with no increase in price.



Verizon now offers consumers three tiers of service at the same prices previously charged for the lower speeds:

  • 10 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream (increased from 5/2 for $34.95 a month with a one-year agreement or $39.95 a month stand-alone.


  • 20 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream (increased from 15/2) for $44.95 a month with a one-year agreement or $49.95 a month stand-alone.


  • 30 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream for $54.95 a month with a one-year agreement or $59.95 a month stand-alone in NY ($179.95 - $199.95 in NJ and CT).



For small business, the FiOS Internet pricing tiers are as follows:

  • 20 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream (increased from 15/2), for the former 15 Mbps prices of $59.95 a month with a dynamic IP address and $99.95 a month with static IP address.


  • 30 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream (no speed change), for $349.95 a month with a dynamic IP address and $389.95 a month with static IP address.


  • Up to 5 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream synchronous service (no speed change), for $169.95 a month with a dynamic IP address and
    $209.95 with static IP address.


http://www.verizon.com