FIOS in the Slope?

Personally FIOS is much more stable than TWC.

The speeds are real nice. I'm usually dl'ing several gigs a day, and nobody has contacted me about any caps ( ie. Comcast).

Although I don't know when it'll arrive in the Slope.

TWC/RR standard - no "turbo" - at 6:20 pm on a weeknight:

TWC is still charging monthly for Digital TV service when nowadays there is nothing but Digital TV. And according to their pricing scheme, you must be subscribed to both the Basic and the Standard services to qualify for DTV. This is the pricing they still advertise on their website. Doesn't make sense. ](*,)

eggcream wrote: [quote=itinnyc]

Using FIOS from 7st and 4th ave.

Are you kidding... I'm a lousy 8.60 down and .48 up.


same w twc

illig wrote: This is my "During the day" speed - this is on 7th ave & 15th street:


if anyone is interested, i believe TW now offers wideband in our neighborhood... 50Mbps down / 5Mbps up for $100/month for residential customers

i'm still waiting for FIOS, however.

Hiway robbery. They should offer 5Mbs up as part of their standard service.

Road Runner w/ Turbo but not "Extreme" at 10pm on a weeknight


TWC has recently upgraded to allow DOCIS 3.0 in the slope however it is INCREDIBLY expensive, I called to ask how much and was in shock when he said "$99 for 50/10" the guy was like "do you want to set up an appt." no I don't think so, but it is another option.

There are now 5 versions of DOCIS 2.0 offered by TWC
Lite - 768 Kbps/128 Kbps
Basic - 1.5 Mbps/384 Kbps
Standard with Power Boost - 7 Mbps/512 Kbps (bursts: 10 Mbps/512 Kbps)
Turbo with Power Boost - 15 Mbps/756 Kbps (bursts: 25 Mbps/1 Mbps)
Extreme - 30 Mbps/5 Mbps (bursts: 50 Mbps/5 Mbps)

I don't know the pricing of lite/basic but Standard is now $33 (if it's more on your bill CALL THEM and get your price reduced!) $9.99 more makes it "Turbo" ($43) $9.99 more after that makes it Extreme. ($53)

Why anybody would pay $46 more than Extreme to go from 30/5 to 50/10 I have no idea but those are the *current* options, and they have changed *very* recently.

I saw some guys working on 8th Ave and 15th street today (in front of the Armory) and they said they were there installing FIOS. They said that they were working their way around PS and not to believe any stories about Verizon canceling the projects. They have work orders all around town. They said the tough part is convincing residents to let them into their backyards to install the wires.

Flexichick wrote: I saw some guys working on 8th Ave and 15th street today (in front of the Armory) and they said they were there installing FIOS. They said that they were working their way around PS and not to believe any stories about Verizon canceling the projects. They have work orders all around town. They said the tough part is convincing residents to let them into their backyards to install the wires.

Ooooh! That's only a block from me! TWC internet has been fine, mostly. It's the TV that sucks ass. Their interface on digital cable is so terrible and slow and laggy and buggy. I hate it. I detest it.

8thandPrez wrote:

Their interface on digital cable is so terrible and slow and laggy and buggy. I hate it. I detest it.

Have you looked into getting a tivo...It works with Time warner, and is much nicer and easier to use...I've had one for ~10 years and will never give it up...

8thandPrez wrote: We've considered a Tivo, but the thought of *another* box in our cabinet makes me shudder....

Get a Tivo. It's the greatest invention since sliced bread. Seriously, I don't even know I'm a TW customer anymore (except when I get my bill). The interface will make you cry with joy.

Flexichick wrote: Is it smart enough to catch the real start time of a show if it starts late due to a sports game or something?

Yes, and so much more. It's like Boone's Farm up against a wine that tastes like the velvet breeches of baby jesus. I ♥ Tivo.

Flexichick wrote: Is it smart enough to catch the real start time of a show if it starts late due to a sports game or something?

I can't even count the number of times I've missed a full 60 Minutes because a football or NCAA game ran late.

BrooklynGigCenter wrote: [quote=Flexichick]Is it smart enough to catch the real start time of a show if it starts late due to a sports game or something?

I can't even count the number of times I've missed a full 60 Minutes because a football or NCAA game ran late.

Exactly.

Well, this certainly exciting, since I am at 8th Avenue and 13th.

However, no FIOS for me yet. You can use this link, and put in your phone number to see if you are wired yet.

https://www22.verizon.com/FORYOURHOME/GOFLOW/Residential/OrderNewService.aspx

VoodooNYC wrote: [quote=Flexichick]Is it smart enough to catch the real start time of a show if it starts late due to a sports game or something?

Yes, and so much more. It's like Boone's Farm up against a wine that tastes like the velvet breeches of baby jesus. I ♥ Tivo.

Which version of Tivo do you have? I read about the new Premiere version and was a bit worried about the bugs:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/tivo-premiere-is-updated-and-expanded-but-is-it-ready/

Still, compared to TWC's DVR, anything is better.