http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/ Engadget Comments for Verizon to double ETFs on FiOS TV contracts http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/I've been lucky my uverse has worked perfect for 5 months. Now i just wish we could something comparable to FIOS speeds!!]]>Jan 12th 2010 3:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 3:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 6:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/support/agreements_overview

Second one down.

I love being corrected by people who have no fucking clue what they're talking about. ]]>Jan 12th 2010 12:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
I moved on December 31st, and my service could not be disconnected until jan 6th as i would pay a 175 ETF. even though Im physically moving to a location where FIOS doesnt exist, and that theres 6 days left out of 365. i would be forced to pay the whole fee.

How ridiculous is that. Prorating that fee would be (175/365 =0.479/day 6days *.479 )= $2.88

bullshit verizon.]]>Jan 12th 2010 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Where is says they'll charge you a pro-rated fee of up to $480?

Just asking is all!]]>Jan 12th 2010 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
Well don't fricking ask! /jk

Yeah, Direct's ETF is $20 per month remaining in your contract. that's how you get the up to $480. ]]>Jan 12th 2010 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
Meh go with Comcast I got docsis 3.0 dedicated 60 down and 10 up. No contracts...]]>Jan 12th 2010 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 2:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
I would even hazard a guess that very few homes in our community have switched too, so they probably are getting an awful return on the investment for running it into our community.

The recession obviously doesn't help either, but I personally find temporary deals to entice people are an insult to people's intelligence and I refuse to get sucked into such things. ]]>Jan 12th 2010 2:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/I agree 100%... I find it very insulting when something is promoted with a temporary price. I'll avoid any provider that uses such tactics, as well; if it's at all practical to do so.]]>Jan 12th 2010 4:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
Why do you see it as an insult to their intelligence? Promotions will ALWAYS work out better than off-contract unless you need to break your contract. For MOST people - they don't break their contract.

The stupid move, IMO, is paying more for a service than you have to. ]]>Jan 12th 2010 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
Hi, well the only reason I can afford to say no to Verizon FIOS is because this is not my primary residence. As others have stated, you have to choose your poison as would I if I lived there 24x7 because I would want the high speed and would have no other choice than to pay it.
I guess my points were two-fold:
(a) I would be happier to give Verizon more money for FIOS even without it being my main residence, if their prices were more reasonable.
(b) I dislike companies pretending to give you a great package (like offering a low fee for 3 months) only to re-coup it via much higher pricing under a contractual commitment. Just give us a great package at a reasonable cost without the gimmicks and people who can afford it will pay anyway.]]>Jan 12th 2010 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Those type of marketing tactics are gimmicks to lure customers in. Low prices for 3 months when they can more than recoup those benefits through the contractual commitment that entails is just shadow marketing.

You will be surprised how many people just see the low price and repent later!
If a company offers a great package for a reasonable price, people will pay it anyway without the gimmicks.]]>Jan 12th 2010 11:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
- Cell phones.
- Cable/Satellite.
- Residential alarm systems.

Screw them. I'm done with contracts. Good luck talking them out of the ETF if you can't afford it anymore due to job loss, relocation, etc...]]>Jan 12th 2010 3:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
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No, on wireless data.]]>Jan 12th 2010 6:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 3:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 4:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 4:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 4:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
I've had fiber in my home for over 2 years now. My monthly cost? About 55 USD. I really hope the utility companies in the U.S. get their act together.]]>Jan 12th 2010 4:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
I've had FIOS for over two years too. The cost? About $55 USD a month too, just like you. So I'm not sure what you're getting at.]]>Jan 12th 2010 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
That's great, I didn't know it was so affordable now. Last time I was comparing (about 9 months ago) my friends who were looking into FIOS were shocked when I told them what I was paying for my 100/10. I'm glad to be wrong though. =)]]>Jan 12th 2010 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Jan 12th 2010 4:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
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Cable companies have no contracts. No hidden fees . No picking and chosing wich neighborhoods to serve. No picking wich houses to serve. No etfs.


]]>Jan 12th 2010 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
The contract is an option. You can go month to month, and have no early termination fee.

It doesn't entirely surprise me that their early termination fee is high-- the contracts are actually a pretty amazing deal if you stay for one or two years. One of the nice features is that the promotional rate is fixed for those years. Even if they raise their normal cable rates, you don't have your cable bill go up for two years, which is much better than cable competitors *if* you know you're going to stick around.]]>Jan 12th 2010 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
Comcast was a 60 buck difference what the hell for a 6mb line at that. I have currently a 16mb line, with international call flatrate to over 38 countries this only cost me €29.99 including taxes my Television is a separate company for only €10 more so we can say about $45 total for everything and 50meg line which I will be getting in about 2 months will cost me extra €15. So why are my fellow America's costantly allowing themselves to be a@@fuQ%ed.]]>Jan 12th 2010 7:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/
lrn2english]]>Jan 12th 2010 8:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/Back home? You seem like you've never lived in the USA with the way you write.]]>Jan 12th 2010 8:44AM