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Broadband From Verizon FiOS

Verizon FiOS offers high speed internet connections by way of a fiber-optic network that connects directly to the consumer’s residence or place of business. Because data travels along, literally, at the speed of light, a fiber-optic internet connection is currently the fastest connection available. However, the FiOS program is only in limited availability at present, though Verizon is rapidly expanding their coverage areas, wiring new places with the fiber-optic lines.

The Verizon FiOS fiber-optic high speed internet is currently available at three different pricing and speed tiers. All tiers include premium installation, nine email accounts, and the server space to build a blog or website. Like digital subscriber line (DSL) and cable connections, there is a usually a difference between download or downstream (from the internet to the user’s computer) speed and the upload or upstream (from the user’s computer to the internet) speed. The two fastest plans include free wireless hotspot (Wi-Fi) connectivity for when the subscribing consumer is traveling.

Pricing Tiers for Verizon FiOS

  • Fast Plan – This, the slowest connection plan, has download / downstream speed capability of up to 15 megabits per second (Mbps) and an upload / upstream speed of up to 5 Mbps. A free wireless router is included. This plan is appropriate for residential and home-based business connections.
  • Faster Plan – The medium-speed connection allows for downloads at speed up to 25 Mbps and uploads at the same rate. A free wireless router is also included, as is Wi-Fi coverage. This Faster Plan works well for small- to medium-sized businesses and large families.
  • Fastest Plan – This fastest plan of connectivity has maximum downloading speed of up to 50 Mbps and maximum uploading speeds of up to 20 Mbps. Wi-Fi coverage and a free wireless router are included. This plan is appropriate for small – to medium-sized businesses.

Is Verizon FiOS faster then your current high speed internet connection? Use the internet speed test to find out.