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Black Maria
Black Maria by, David Kuchta During the early years here in the Panther Valley there were two words that originally brought fear into the hearts of miner's wives: Black Maria! Around the coal collieries during and after the turn of the century there was a black covered wagon that was pulled by a team of horses. In later years this was a motorized vehicle that was later known as an ambulance. During the mid to late 1800s, when people would see this "Black Maria," coming up the street, it brought shudders to those wives of miners who knew that just maybe, they were bringing home their husband or son. In those days, they used the "Black Maria," both as an ambulance as well as a hearse. If there was a bad accident at the colliery, a loud whistle would sound the alarm. But, if it was just what would be considered an average mining accident the whistle wouldn't be sounded. Just as in modern times, the word would get out that someone was killed and everyone thought the worst. Many of the local kids would see the "Black Maria," coming up the street and would be running along side or behind it like a procession. By this time the wives of the miners would be waiting or watching on the front porches or stoops hoping that the "Black Maria," would pass on by. Many of the wives would be praying the Rosary or silently wording desperate suplications to heaven. During these early years, miners that were seriously hurt were taken by horse and carriage up to Ashland Pa. This was over very rough roads and was a long trip. Many a miner probably died from the rough ride or because of the length of time it took to get to Ashland Hospital. In time, trolley lines were in place from Mauch Chunk to Pottsville, Pa. This did help considerably. Then around 1910, the Coaldale Hospital was built and this was a real blessing for the local coal miners. But before these trolley lines or Coaldale Hospital was built, everyone had to depend on the "Black Maria" to bring home their loved ones. Probably, the exasperating part was that the miner could be still alive but critically hurt. If the mine officials thought that he couldn't make the trip up to Ashland, he would be taken to his home for his wife to make him as comfortable as she possibly could for the short remainder of his life. If the miner was dead, they would place him on the front porch of his home. At this time, friends or neighbors would come over and take the body into the house, clean, dress him in his finest suit and prepare the deceased for his wake. Just a few years ago, I always thought that the "Black Maria" was a local expression that was only used in the Panther Valley area. Then I started reading other books on coal mining throughout the entire hard coal regions, and saw this same words used for their ambulance or hearse throughout the entire coalfield regions. This term, "Black Maria," got me thinking about where these words originated. I thought that being the early years of mining here in Pennsylvania were done by Welsh miners that perhaps the word originated in Wales. How wrong I was! When I did research into this question about the use of a horse and carriage or vehicles called a "Black Maria," to haul the critically hurt or dead miners, I found that they used it during the Great Depression in the communities located in the western prairies. I found that it was something like an adaptation of the Model T Ford, and was used for transporting the deceased. Then, a good friend of mine came to the rescue and solved the problem of where the words, "Black Maria," originated. The "Black Maria," was the black van, which conveys prisoners from the police courts to jail. The French called it a mud-barge or a "Marie-salope." The tradition is that the van referred to was so called from Maria Lee, an African-American woman, who kept a sailors' boarding house in Boston. She was a women of such great size and strength that the unruly sailors stood in fear of her, and when constables required help, it was a common thing to send for Maria, who soon collared the refractory (person resisting control or authority) and led them to the lock-up. So because of this, a prison-van was called a "Black Maria." In time it was also used to describe an ambulance and a hearse.
Mine Canaries
Mine Canaries by, David Kuchta In the 1700's, certain gases or the lack of oxygen were detected with various hit and miss types of detection. The candles on miners caps, or if carried by the miner, would either go out from the lack of oxygen or the flame would get larger with a different coloring of the flame if certain gases were in the area. Of course, in some instances these open flames caused fires or explosions. By 1815, the Davey's Safety Lamp came into use in the mines. This certainly changed the way for miners to check for certain gases. One of the earliest ways of detecting certain gases such as Methane, Carbon Monoxide or the lack of oxygen was the use of birds such as the Canary. Stories of the use of canaries in the mines have been passed down from generation to generation. Even as a child I remember my father mentioning the use of canaries in the mines, but he, nor his father, ever saw them used in the mines, and my grandfather was working in the mines in the early 1900's. Up to this year, I have never read nor seen any documentation as to their use, just hear-say! The Lehigh Coal & Navigational Company was incorporated in 1820. Checking with a well-versed historian at their archives where most of the LC&N Company's records are kept, he well assured me that there is no mention of any use of canaries in the LC&N mines. We can assume that small independent mines in those early years that contracted for the mining of coal on their property might have used canaries for their mine work. The Lehigh Coal & Navigational Company did have good investors with a lot of capital so it is more then likely that they had Davey's Safety Lamps and any other technical means for checking oxygen or certain gases at the earliest of times. To clarify the use of canaries in the mines, I started sending inquires over the Internet to find out just how prevalent was the use of these small fragile birds. I was surprised to hear that some countries, like the United Kingdom and Australia used them right up to more modern times. The last documentation was in the 1970's when they passed laws against the use of birds in the mines. In later years, canaries were certainly used in collieries in the United Kingdom, but not on a daily basis. They were used following the "William Pit Explosion," in 1947, but to detect foul air for the rescue party. The lead man had a cage fastened to the top of his breathing apparatus, so that the man behind him could see when they had entered the "styth" or after-damp area. They then knew where they needed to start trying to restore the "coursing" of the air-flow, to direct fresh air into that area. Rescue teams kept a number of canaries on hand, but, it wasn't as cruel as you might think because once removed back to fresh air, most canaries recovered to be used again! Many mines used canaries to detect Carbon Monoxide and not Methane because their heart rate is so high they die or pass-out very quickly before a man could accumulate the gas in his blood stream to any harmful degree. Because of the high heart rate of the canary, it was convenient for the job, but notnecessarily too great for the poor canary! In more modern times they had special birdcages made of Perspex, which had holes drilled into it for ventilation on the forth side. When the bird fell off of the perch they closed an airtight door over the side with the ventilation holes and would revive the bird with oxygen so it could be used again. I also have read where some miners carried small vials of oxygen and they let the bird breathe this to save the bird's life. Many of the mining companies in the United Kingdom, would buy their birds from private breeders, pet shops or have an aviary built right in a part of the mine offices where they would breed the birds for use in the mines. Most of the canaries used were of bad coloring, or some type of imperfection, which weren't good for public sale. Also, the female canaries weren't too good for singing so they would be sold cheaper for mine use. Mine canaries were also used in the Southern Bituminous Coal Fields of the United States up to the late 1890's. I would also have to assume that some of the smaller independent or "boot-leg" mines used the canaries in the early years because of the expense of a "Davey's Safety Lamp." Taking air samples in the early days was time consuming and had to be handled in special labs. In later years, a Methanometer was used in the mines which detected methane gases and oxygen levels. The safest mines have good ventilation systems with huge fans, airways and proper doors and brattice's to control the airflow. Many modern mines have electrical sensors built right in the mines. In my limited mining, I have seen where there was methane in the escape way that we were driving after sitting idle for a week. With a small fan and ventilation pipe, the methane or foul air was dissipated very quickly. So, the "Mine Canary," is now history, but I'm more than sure the stories of their use will be passed on to future generations.
Mine Mules
Mine Mules by, David Kuchta I think most people would find the subject of Mine Mules intriguing. They are part of the long history of the mining industry. In the 16th through the 18th century in the United Kingdom, the mine industry used humans as a beast of burden. Most times, it was children and women who carried or dragged the baskets of coal or rock to the main shafts. In 1842, the United Kingdom passed laws against girls and women working in the mines. Then in time they used small ponies to do the job. Later, the United Kingdom passed laws against ponies in the mines but for a short while they used boys to pull the cars to the shaft. In the United States, some of the oldest mines used oxen and then mules to pull the coal cars inside and outside the mines. Here in the Panther Valley, the Lehigh Coal & Navigational Company used mules right up to the period of shutting down most of the mine operations in the early to mid 1950s. They kept the last mules probably more as a memento to the past but the company also utilized them in areas where the electric mine motors might cause certain problems. In some areas there might have been a minor gas problem and an overhead electric trolley line could spark an explosion so they utilized the mules. Mules are very smart and along with that, they could be very thick-headed. They know what they can do and would never do any thing they couldn't or would not want to do. Mules were known to pull at least three full mine cars full of coal. If you hooked up a fourth car they would balk at any commands and just stand there. No way would they pull the fourth car! Some mule drivers figured that the mules were counting the cars as they were hooked up with the chains. So when it came to the fourth car, they did it real quiet and discreet. The mules pulled the fourth car, unknowingly, without any problems. In the early years when the coal companies had canals they tried using horses to pull the barges of coal. They soon found that on a hot day, the horses would want to take a dip in the canal to cool off, often dragging a young mule driver into the water which could end up with some of the drivers getting drowned. Horses are also known to pull more then they could handle and they literally would work to their death. They found out that the mule didn't like water and would never work himself into the ground like a horse. With this experience, the job of pulling the barges on the canals was eventually turned over to mules. A good mule driver knew that treating the mules with kindness got better results then mistreatment. Some drivers were mean and ruthless and if the mule didn't want to pull any mine cars they would hit them with the wooden sprags that were throughout the mines. The sprags are a piece of wood that you jammed in the openings of the wheels to brake the cars. When mules were mistreated they often got even. Many a miner or driver was killed by mules, by getting kicked in the chest or head. Another favorite way of evening up the score with a mule driver was to squeeze him against the rib (wall) of the mine. Most drivers kept away from any squeeze points and just treated their mules with respect. In the same case, mules were just plain cantankerous and ill mannered. Some mules wouldn't work with any driver. The company had to find someone who the mule would work with. Yes, some mules were just like humans and just didn't want to work. Mules also liked to get treats such as apples, carrots and believe it or not, chewing tobacco. In the No. 9 Mine Museum in Lansford, Pennsylvania they have a death certificate for two mules that died in 1913. Their value was placed at $200 a mule. Most mining companies valued the mules life over that of a common mine labor. The Coal Companies also did not take lightly any mistreatment of mules. If a miner decided to kill a mule, he had a good chance of being fired. Many people think that the mules were never taken out of the mines and were blind. Not so! Mule stables in the mines were usually lit up with electric lights (after 1920 or so.) Mules were also taken outside to a mule barn when the miners went on strike or during a vacation period. If any mine mule was hurt or sick they would bring him out for recuperation. When the mules were brought out of the mines they would romp and run around the area. They would like to roll on their backs and just kick up their heels. Mules enjoyed getting out of the mines every so often. They often walked the mules from one mine to another such as from Spring Tunnel or No. 9 Mine to No. 6 at the other end of Lansford. Around 1964, the government passed laws outlawing the use of any animals, as beasts of burden, in any mines. It was at this time that the illustrious career of the "Mine Mule" came to an end.


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Hey everybody this is Caleb Noble from Saintly Cider. I wanted to start a blog to tell everybody about our story and to hopefully inspire others to chase their dreams. I will be honest, I type like I talk so grammatically my blog posts may not be perfect, but what I say here is heartfelt and sincere.
First of all… I just want to say that I am nothing special and that I am a normal everyday person just like everyone else. I have just chosen to chase a dream that started in 2010 on South Street in Lyndonville VT. (My Junior year) Like many college students… motivation was not my strong suit when it came to sitting down and writing papers. I really didn't like beer that much and you may laugh…my go to drink was Stoli Blueberry with Cranberry juice. (Tastes awesome!!!) I decided to branch out and try some hard cider to help me get through my essays.
The first 6 pack that I bought was Woodchuck Amber (A VT brand- largest in the United Stated) and I was hooked. I literally began to drink Woodchuck all of the time… especially when I was sitting alone in my room grinding out papers. If you know anything about VT it is all about supporting local especially the VT brand. (That is something I am trying to create in MA with Saintly Cider)
During this time I began playing in a band and we use to play all over New England. The first question I would ask the Venue or the bar would be "What cider do you have" Slowly I began trying all different types of ciders from all over. Over time I began to figure out what styles I liked and didn't like.
I remember specifically day dreaming with a couple of my band mates about if we ever made it big what we would do. I said that I would start a cider company and my other buddy Spencer said he would start a brewery…Funny thing is almost 8 years later I started a cider company and he is a brewer down in CT. There is no question in my mind…he will own his own brewery someday. Funny how things turn out in life…No more band… but now I have achieved the dream we use to talk about on road trips…Owning my own Cider Company (Along with my partner in crime… biggest supporter…and mad scientist… Emily AKA My Wife!!!)
I'm not sure where this blog will go… but stay tuned to hear more of our story of how we chased a dream and became Saintly Cider!
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Tips for Transgender Breastfeeders and Their Lactation Educators
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I just found and caught up on your blog. I have to say I am very impressed. As the partner of a MtF transsexual I have a lot of empathy for your situation. I can only imagine how difficult it is for you when you must nurse in public and some ignorant person confronts you.ReplyDelete
My partner has provided me back up with our own children and those who know of her trans-status have been very concerned at the possibility of her producing 'something unknown' that my children intake. It is upsetting to me to hear the comments of 'what comes from a man may be different' or 'what may the hormones be doing' and she only really comfort nurses our kids when I cannot be around. I can only imagine being in your position, stay strong and know you have support even if it isn't always obvious.Replies
Wow, what an amazing gift you and your partner are able to give your kids. I'm sure tons of people wish they could comfort their babies more easily while the primary nursing parent is away! Lucky kids.Delete
I've had tons of comments about "the hormones I'm taking" and how they must affect the baby (both during the pregnancy and now). I kindly inform such people that I stopped taking the hormones in order to become pregnant, and that the endocrinologist told me that testosterone clears the system in about ten days. So, I haven't had synthetic testosterone in my body for about two years now. I guess it is hard for people to understand because my voice has remained low and my facial hair continues to grow.
I realize it's a bit late, but for future reference- There have been studies done on the content of galactorrhea (medicine refuses to call it "lactation" because they don't want to consider that cis men could breastfeed) from cis men that found it was comparable to what cis women produce when breastfeeding. And that was without taking any estrogen/progesterone to develop the breast tissue- which could only make the breast tissue more comparable to cis women, not less. Kulski, Hartmann, and Gutteridge did one study on this in 1981 and mention an earlier study that studied different aspects of galactorrhea that found the same thing.Delete
It can help to have scientific research to back you up against the "well meaning" concerns people can have, especially if you ever face difficulties from doctors.
Great advice, thank you very much. I will finish my training as an LC one day, and I hope I get a chance to use your tips.ReplyDelete
I work with breastfeeding moms ( I think I need to change that to "breastfeeding parents"!) and I was thrilled to read this post! While I have worked with lesbian couples (one where both mothers wanted to breastfeed, and another where the mom carrying the baby did not want to breastfeed, and there other mother did), I had not thought about the situation you describe. With all that I know about breastfeeding, including outside of the "norm" (I'm currently breastfeeding an adopted baby), I would have thought that it would not be possible for someone in your situation. I'm so excited to read about your success.ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog posts. Thank you for sharing.
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I would hope the LLLI leaders and lactation consultants would be supportive...ReplyDelete
LLLI was probably aboutthe first place I felt comfortable feeding my baby outside of the house...
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Thanks for posting this. I am currently studying to be a lactation consultant and I am the mother of a transgender daughter (she's only 4 - so it will be more than a few years before this is relevant for her). I expect that I might need to use some of this information some day. One resource I would suggest for MtF mothers wanting to breastfeed is all of the information that exists on inducing lactation for an adopted baby. The protocols for doing so appear to be essentially the same as inducing lactation in an MtF mother. I would also add that if a MtF woman is considering having breast augmentation and thinks that she might want to breastfeed in the future that there are a number of different surgical augmentation techniques - some of which are less risky in terms of future breastfeeding success that she may want to discuss with her surgeon.ReplyDelete
I know we have so little data on this now and how well it can work. I wonder how well induced lactation might work for the next generation of trans women and men (like my daughter) who will start blockers and hormones and a relatively early age.
Really a superb article, i got a very new info regarding breastfeeding here...Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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Well, it was really very interesting post with some good advice and it will sure going to help transgender women as after going through this post they don't ever confuse when it comes to breastfeeding.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Any advice or information for MTF (Transwomen) if they want to Lactate and Breastfeed?ReplyDelete
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Myopathies, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics, Volume 32-3
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Authors: Mazen Dimachkie
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Congential myopathies, Muscular dystropies, Glycogen storage diseases of muscle, and Idiopathic and Inflammatory myopathies are presented in this volume of Neurologic Clinics. Topics include: Muscle channelopathies; Pompe disease; Congenital myopathies and muscular dystrophies; Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies; Distal myopathies; Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy; Fascioscapulomuneral muscular dystrophy; Myotonic dystrophy; Metabolic and mitochondrial myopathies; Sporadic inclusion body myositis; Toxic myopathies; Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathies; Approach to muscle disease.
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Hey guys I just want everyone to know about this HUGE plus if you use FiOS TV with Windows Media Center. And this is in addition to the fantastic promotional FiOS deals being offered by Verizon. I have Windows 7 Home Premium along a Ceton USB external 4 tuner. Before when I was using Time Warner, virtually EVERY show (except the ones on channels where you can get with a regular over-the-air antenna such as NBC) was "protected". If you go to your "Recorded TV" folder and add a column called "protected", you will see what I am talking about.
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Posted by Charlie E. (6 years ago)
No-Contract vs 2 Year Commitment
I was debating which triple play to sign up for. At first I thought the 2 year price lock (with contract) is a better offer, but upon closer inspection, the month-to-month deal also has Quantum speed of 50 megabits. Both are the same price at $89.99, and it seems that the only variance is the $250 pre-paid card. Dividing the value of the GC over 24 months, the discount is $10.41 or so extra. That's good enough for me, as I certainly don't plan on changing provider, especially with Comcast gobbling up Time Warner.
Now the really sweet deal, the icing on the cake per se, was that you can double-dip with their current wireless offer and save an extra $20 monthly. I already have an iPhone 5S with VZ, so this is quite the perfect stacking promo for me. So taking that into account, the total saving turns out to be approximately $30.41, making my monthly cost (before taxes & fees) to be $59.58. Me like, a lot.
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Posted by My 2 Cents (4 years ago)
Verizon FiOS the best Broadband Internet Service Provider
The Verizon FiOS internet is a high speed Broadband service which is introduced by a reputed network that offers different speed packages from 25 to a mind-bending speed of 500Mbps.
Verizon FiOS is identified as one of the most reliable as well as cost-effective Broadband services. Verizon promotion Code makes internet service the fastest and also ensures flawless picture and incredible clarity in digital voice. The various package offers from Verizon FiOS make it a great name in the Quantum Internet scenario. Some of the latest offers from Verizon are indeed the best offers in Broadband so far simple because of value in terms of speed and the quality of the TV service.
Massive discounts
The Double Play TV, the internet bundle deal, the internet phone bundle and the FiOS Triple Play TV are offered for incredibly low prices. The customers can get the plans of their choice at the speed they require with flexible terms and without any contract agreement. Verizon levies no activation charges and new customers who place their orders online are entitled for the discounted price for a period of two years.
FiOS Triple Play
The FiOS Triple Play bundle is indeed an awesome offer. Along with this offer the customer gets a VISA gift card worth sometimes $400 and free premium channels for one year. The list of free channels includes HBO, SHOWTIME, EPIX, STARZ and Cinemax. The customers can choose and pay for only those channels that they like and can discontinue the other channels.
FiOS Double Play
Verizon FiOS is using the latest home fiber optic technology and it has sufficient bandwidth capacities to provide Broadband internet service faster than even the leaders in this field such as Comcast Xfinity. Verizon competes directly with the leading cable companies.
For those who do not require home phone line and want to reduce cost, the FiOS Double Play from Verizon is an excellent offer. This deal offers TV and Internet bundled together for a very attractive price. Moreover, the package includes download and upload internet speeds of 25/25 Mbps. For all new orders online, there will be no activation fees.
Aggressive promotion codes
Verizon offers really aggressive promotional offers. The Promotion Code from Verizon FiOS is offered by the Broadband powerhouse only. Apart from monthly discounts, coupon is also available which is worth hundreds of dollars. By way of offering the aggressive promos Verizon is able to attract a lot of new customers daily. The latest Verizon FiOS Promotions and Promotion Codes offer very attractive discounts for Double Play and Triple Play bundles. The Triple Play bundle from Verizon FiOs provides custom TV along with FiOS digital voice phone service. This provides the customer the facility for unlimited calls nationwide.
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Posted by James (4 years ago)
Very Happy with the Deal I just Got
Crazy deal. I'm a new customer and got their new 100 meg triple package, price-locked for 2 years, under $70 before tax. The offer for the premium channels is tempting but since I only use HBO, didn't bite. Here's a tip to save even more money if you are into HBO- buy iTunes gift cards at 10% to 25% discount, then subscribe through the app. I end up only paying about $12 for HBO, which works great with Apple TV 4th gen. Anyways I look forward to the huge improvement to my upload speed since I share a lot of 4K videos from via the iPhone 6s Plus & GoPro Hero 4 Black to my Youtube channel.
Bought: FiOS 100/100 with TV & Phone
Order Date: 2016-05-05
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Posted by Harry in Queens, New York (8 years ago)
Went back to FiOS
I was a Verizon FiOS customer for 2 years until the promotional pricing stopped. Thankfully I also had Time Warner Cable in my area, so I switched to that. Had it for about a year now. I missed FiOS though. The Road Runner speed wass pretty comparable at 20 megabit down, but the cable TV was just not as good as the FiOS offering. So the other day I jumped back on the FiOS bandwagon with their double play coupon discount. I suppose in two years I will have to switch away again, but hey that's the luxury I have having two providers competing against each other here.Pros:
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Posted by Champ (5 years ago)
Good deal
I was actually waiting for the Apple TV 2 to jump back on the cable channels bandwagon of sorts. Verizon's new revelation where I can pick my own "packs" tilted the balance so I went ahead and ordered the standard + the Entertainment pack for $10 extra. Not sure why TNT and TBS had to be left out of the "basic" tier, but a double-play pricing of $70 with 25/25 Internet plus the channels I watch the most. I don't mind for ESPN and its extra costs, since if I really NEED to see specific highlights, I just go to their website.
They actually have a faster package for CHEAPER, $50 for quantum plus just local channels. The kicker is you get free HBO and Showtime for 2 years. That is quite the offer considering HBO by itself if you do a streaming plan costs $15/mo. I didn't go for that one, but it was so freaking tempting, grrrrrrr.
My Apple Watch should be here in a few days, BTW, and hopefully Verizon will be adding a remote control iOS app for its TV receiver box.
Bought: FIOS Custom TV Plan & Internet
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Posted by Jackson Yip (8 years ago)
Verizon FiOS TVBe Promotion Code, Anyone
We switched from Comcrap and was wondering if anyone has a promotion code for a discount on TVBe for our FiOS TV service. $5 off would be really cool. Oh and by the way, if you are looking for a wireless dongle for your computer, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT buy the Airlink101 AWLL6075. It was on sale at Amazon and I bought it for the bedroom all-in-one PC. HUGE mistake. The FiOS connection kept getting disconnected every 15 minutes or so. What a headache just in trying to figure it out.
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Posted by Mark aka YankeeFan3 (8 years ago)
Verizon FiOS 15/5 Speedtest Result
We just had the Verizon FiOS 15/5 Triple play installed. Pretty happy since the speedtest is showing that my up and downstreams are around 6 and 19, respectively. Running it one last time indicates these numbers:
Download - 19.08 Mb/s
Upload - 6.75 Mb/s
Ping - 25 ms
Boom, boom, boom!
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Posted by Jon (4 years ago)
A New Customer's Take on Verizon FiOS
After spending several weeks with it, IMHO Verizon FiOS is indeed the best as well as the most reliable Broadband service. I already knew it was a reputed internet service and considering what you get it is cost-effective, especially after the promotion code.
Thus far I think digital voice has terrific clarity and compares well with Ooma. With Ooma sometimes I have issues with Google Voice not ringing the line but not so with the Verizon service thus far(fingers crossed for now).
I got in one the latest offers for the FiOS Triple Play Bundle. Got free premium channels for one year and the VISA gift card saved me moola. The "cash-back" is worth $400 which I gave to my wife to buy groceries. The premium channels that came with the package included STARS, EPIX, SHOWTIME, Cinemax and HBO. I'm not yet ready to cut the cord because of the sports channels and I'm glad to report that FiOS TV satisfies my college football & NFL cravings. I do wish they have 4K content because the mad bandwidth provided by Quantum is enough to handle streams, but for now it is a wait and see game for the providers.
Also I liked how the channels that are not selected by the customer can be discontinued. The terms and conditions for the service are quite flexible and a contract agreement is not required. I have noticed that new customers like myself who place their orders online for the service are offered attractive discount that lasts for two years with activation charge of $0 owed.
On the flip side the main competitor is Comcast Xfinity. I can't speak about that service because I have not experienced it!
Even though I went for Triple Play, I have recommended the Double Play offer from Verizon to a couple of pals o'mine from work who do need a home phone line as they are good with their cell phone.
Speaking of mobile, I am a huge Apple fan and have pre-ordered the iPhone 6S Plus. With the increased bandwidth (2x2 antennas I believe) it will be able to taken advantage of the FiOS speed to download apps and load up pics on Amazon Photos iOS app (make sure you take advantage the UNLIMITED uploads perk if you have Prime!) much faster. If you want to do the same, make sure you have an ultra-speedy Wireless router/access point like mine, the Asus RT-AC3200. Oh man I can't wait for the new 2015 Apple TV next month and of course the iPad Pro as well.
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Posted by Nicholas Kang (8 years ago)
Verizon FiOS Promotions > TWC Promos
Was I happy to see that FiOS is finally available in my area. The promotions that Verizon are running kick butt. I mean I called Time Warner customer service to try and get better rate on the threat that I'm going to switch to Verizon FiOS. They offered me $10 off a month for two years contract. Heck no man. They called my bluff so I started to look to see what new customer promotions that Verizon is running. Went with their "big time" package which includes 25 up and 25 down super fast internet, their Extreme TV service, plus a physical landline service for less than $120 a month PLUS a gift card. Cheaper, way faster speed than TWC, more channels, and not some crappy VOIP line.
The only drawback of the switch thus far was not being able to port my # over. That and the 5+ hour it took to install. I also did some research that the DVR box they gave me is not the newest version so I'll be bringing it to the Verizon depot to swap it out.
Otherwise FiOS has been working like a charm and I'm already convincing my brother-in-law to ditch TWC as well.Pros:
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Posted by Dave (7 years ago)
Analysis: Google Fiber vs Verizon FiOS
I live in Austin and decided to do a comparison analysis Verizon FiOS versus Google Fiber which is coming to the area next year.
So the current Triple Play FiOS deal is $80 for the first year, then $90 for the second year, averaging to $85. Then you take the cashback and divide it by 24, and according to calculations, the average monthly paid is $80.82. The special FIOS DVR offer makes this deal above average. Google Fiber with TV (no phone) costs $120 a month, so over 2 years with FiOS the saving comes out to be $470.16. Google Fiber does give you nice freebies like a free tablet and the DVR is free for the 24 months.
Privacy-wise, FiOS wins hands down as Google Fiber is pretty much a data-collection honey pot for Google.
As for speed, Google Fiber crushes FiOS Quantum with (up to) 1000 Mbps up and down, which as Quantum tops out at 50 Mbps down and 25 up. The crazy thing with Google Fiber is that the internet connection is likely faster than even what the fastest home wireless connection (Wi-fi) can deliver, so you are still capped at the speed of your home network.
As for TV, FiOS has the edge with its more mature lineup with probably none of your favorite channels missing. Although the Google TV DVR has an advantage of being able to record up to 8 shows at the same time. The FiOS DVR is by no means a technological slouch, however.
In conclusion- both are terrific services. If you can purchase either one, consider yourself one of the lucky few.Pros:
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Posted by Xavier (8 years ago)
FIOS Existing Customer Promo Code
I scoured the net for a promotion code trying to lower my monthly Verizon FIOS bill to anywhere close to the triple play offer. So finally I decided to cancel the service and get Comcast instead as they had an attractive promo themselves here in Pennsylvania. After a couple months we just could hardly stand it. After being spoiled by all the FIOS features the offerings by Comcast are second-rate. There is no mutliple-room STB DVR and the video quality stutters/deteriorates here and there if someone is using the phone.
So cancelled Comcast and went back to FIOS without any problem qualifying for the 2 year contract promotion for triple play. And yes I did re-upgrade to the mutliple-room DVR. It's a precious, amazing piece of technology.Pros:
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Posted by Thomas Anderson (8 years ago)
Hot Promotional Packages Analysis
I was trying to determine the Triple Play FiOS Package to get as there are two HOT ones to choose from. On one hand, there's the "regular" one that comes with $300 money card, then there is the "ultimate" package that comes with 35/35 broadband plus the best FiOS TV lineup. And that comes with a $500 card instead. But, it is $30 a month higher. Ultimately, after comparing the two promotions I selected the "super" package. It costs pretty much only $1 extra a day, and I am getting $200 more in promotional $. So yeah, if you are thinking about this too, ask yourself is a buck extra a day worth the way faster speed and the extra channels. Personally what really swayed me was that NBA TV and the NFL Network are included with the the more expensive package.
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Posted by Dave (9 years ago)
Verizon FiOS Benchmark Speed Test
I got the Verizon FiOS ultimate 35/35 package and my speed test benchmark results is as such:
Download: 41.39 Mb/s
Upload: 33.47 Mb/s
Ping: 6 ms
It looks like the download is above advertised while upload is not quite 35 Mbs. Still however a happy camper is me :-P
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Posted by Eric scott (4 years ago)
Verizon FiOS > best Broadband Internet Service Provider
I had Verizon FIOS at my Catonsville home for, like... almost a decade? I'm not sure. It's one of those things that fades into the background until you're using someone else's internet connection and you remember how much it sucks to not have FIOS. The service ran me about $50/month for unlimited internet, with no landline or TV. I'm pretty ridiculously stingy, but that price tag was SO WORTH IT. The service was almost flawlessly reliable. Once a modem gave out on me, and one of their incredibly patient customer service reps walked me through the steps to check on whether or not it was really dead, and then over-nighted me a newer, even better one. They didn't even ask for the dead modem back. The only other glitch I had was when a roommate and I couldn't figure out how to hook up her laptop to the network, and that was resolved by a Verizon tech remotely hopping on to my computer and telling us in very clear terms what to do.
I can't stress this enough: every customer service experience I've had with Verizon FIOS has been amazing. It's been the way that you wish customer service would be at other companies. Hold times are brief or nonexistent, you talk to real people sooner rather than later, and the people you talk to are nice and know what the h*ll they're doing. So, so worth the $50. I've moved to Portland. They don't have Verizon net services here yet. I will deeply mourn the loss.
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Posted by Grandpa Joel (5 years ago)
I Like the Upgrade Very Much
Despite getting "just" the un-Quantum 25 meg speed I am quite happy about the deal, and the service I got is great. We can share our Facebook videos so much faster. Before it would take 7 minutes to upload a one minute clip of my grandson playing soccer; now it takes less half a minute. Speaking of my 14 year-old GS, since he was the one who walked me through the process using Google Chrome and recommended the FIOS. Doing so saved an extra $50 for activation. A gift card was added as part of the promotion. Now he seems to like to hang out more at the old folks place more, which is just perfect with us!
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Posted by Grandpa Joe (7 years ago)
Very neat service
Recently we moved to a NY apartment and noticed that Fios is available here. Not being very tech-savvy we had the idea that maybe we didn't "need" something very premium. But then saw all the promotions and heard other good reviews so we had it installed. Price was surprisingly reasonable. Installer was punctual and friendly- a breath of fresh air. And I'm telling ya, the TV service is simply "space age" which is the best way I can characterize it. The full HD on our 50 inch Samsung TV was a thing of beauty. It has so many features and channels even my son-in-law was excited when he came to visit. I did have an issue with the Golf Channel being a bit fuzzy the other day, but otherwise has been very stable.
Internet speed-wise websites load in 3 seconds or less usually. Hulu in HD looked great, too.
Just my 2 cents and I commend Verizon for this high-tech service.Pros:
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Posted by Gerald Perkins (8 years ago)
My Discounted FiOS Deal and Dream TV Setup Plan
I took a look and it appears that the current FiOS deal for Triple Play is ending in the next 10 days. I didn't want to lose the existing discount so signed up. Got the $250 prepaid gift card offer (says that I won't receive it until like 3 months after the tech comes to setup everything). I did not go for the multiroom DVR as I rather have that GC promotion instead. My friend who caved in on a FiOS promotion last year had been using a InfiniTV USB 4 tuner card, and I just ordered one and he's going to be helping me set it up for my goal of FiOS TV multiroom distribution. So I tacked on a cablecard for $3/month fee from Verizon. Oh and had to order the Actiontec HME2200-02K (2 of them for a total of 4 MOCA adapters). Overall a very good deal I must say!Pros:
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That's pretty cool, but I think my FiOS deal is better. I got the Extreme HD, 50/25 Quantum, digital voice, a multi-room DVR and an extra HD set-top box. The price after the $5 off Verizon FiOS promotion code was $114.99 monthly before tax. I did research and apparently I DO NOT need to buy Moca adapters since I'm using the Verizon whole-house DVR + set-top boxes. Bang, zoom!
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Posted by Chuy (6 years ago)
FiOS Internet Super Speed
We determined that we needed more bandwidth as we are streaming ultra HD from Netflix so we had to upgrade our Internet. The solution was to get FiOS! We ended up ordering the 50/25 speed. We have DirecTV so this is just a review of the FiOS internet.
It's crazy how many tablets and phones we have. I mean we just got the new Google Nexus 7 2013 running Android 4.3. My teenage son uses the Galaxy Note 8, and believe me we'll be upgrading to the iPhone 5S when that comes out (can't wait to use iOS7). I did a bandwidth measurement on my router and it showed that we gobbled up 23 gigs of data yesterday. But I didn't notice any packet loss or speed degradation even with all that data crossing through the pipe.
At the Speakeasy Speedtest site I get 51.03 Mbps down and 23.09 up using the Washington DC location at 6PM, which I imagine is a peak traffic hour. Very impressed and happy.
P.S. I do have a tip if you want to spread the full speed around a large home, because even with our Linksys 802.11 AC router (used just as an access point), we can't get the full speed at our kitchen AIO PC. So I bought a powerline networking kit by Netgear (the AV500 version), and my tests show ~58 Mbps, so there problem solved.
Bought: quantum internet 50/25Pros:
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Posted by Victor M. (7 years ago)
Looking forward to Verizon FiOS with iPhone 5 and iPad Mini
I got my new iPad (aka iPad 3) about 2 weeks ago and it's been a very happy purchase after using a $100 off coupon promotion. We have Verizon FiOS in our household and the FiOS app for iOS is pretty cool. We're able to control and setup recordings on our FiOS DVR. In fact the other day I was in the backyard chilling out with the iPad and then thought oh crap I forgot to record the Red Sox game. Went to the app and boom took care of it in a few "clicks". I have also pre-ordered the iPhone 5, so this is going to be really convenient when I'm out on a call and need to add a recording.
Their Spotlight Magazine app isn't all that though. It takes a little long to load, and it's not the download performance, lol.
I can't wait for the iPad Mini to come out. It's kind of annoying how the 16 gigs fill up very quickly with all the apps I've downloaded. And yes, the fast download speed from FiOS contributed to that. So it'd be nice to get the iPad Mini to offload the storage, and also to have a form factor where you can hold with one hand without getting tired for an extended period of time.Pros:
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Posted by Steve Price (8 years ago)
Good Service and Deal
We cancelled FIOS a couple years back because our super-deal pricing was no more after the contract ended. We switched to Comcast Xfinity and was terrible annoyed by their stupid data cap on broadband. They've removed the download limit earlier in the year but since eventually they will go back to it in the form of a tiered plan, we switched back to FiOS two weeks ago after seeing the superb promotional offer on the Triple Play. And the cool thing was that it gave us the deal even though we were former customers. The gift card is just monstrous; I mean I didn't even see a GC offer anywhere close to this a couple years ago when we signed up with Verizon originally. FIOS FTW!Pros:
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Posted by Jake Squires (8 years ago)
FiOS Gift Card Deal Worked in New York
Just a heads up about higher tier Verizon FiOS promotional offer for triple play. It is better to get the package with the 2-year contract plus the gift card. I got a [dollar value removed] gift card which was an offer that was better than the [dollar value removed] one for the faster speed. This offer beats any of the non-contract deals I've ran across.
Oh and I'm shocked at how I can download a couple movies at a time plus play Battlefield 3 without lag. That would never had been possible before.Pros:
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Posted by Zack B. (8 years ago)
My FiOS Speedtest Result
Last month we signed up for Verizon Fios applying the promotion for Triple Play. What we had (DSL) is like the Stone Age compared to the download/upload speed and ping response time we're seeing now.
Drool at these numbers (we live in Clifton, New Jersey):
Download Speed: 23.77 Mbs
Upload Speed: 20.15 Mbs
Ping : 15 millisecondPros:
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Posted by Debra (8 years ago)
FiOS Payment Option Suggestion
I've used Verizon FiOS for a couple months now after signing up for their triple play offer a couple months back. Got the debit card as advertised in the promotion too. Service has been fairly smooth so far and I haven't had to contact customer service. But I wish they would take Discover Card! I also have wireless service with them and I can pay using my Discover More card with it. I'm trying to reach my cashback threshold by next month for a gift card, and it's just a tad frustrating that a big company such as Verizon doesn't take Discover for FiOS! So I'm knocking a point from my rating. Otherwise it's been working just dandy!Pros:
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Posted by Bernard McDougal (8 years ago)
Missing channels?
What is up with Verizon having all these disputes with local channels lately? I did the Triple Play Fios package promotional offer lately and has been seeing all these squabble. I'm glad now to see that the channels seem to be all back in order, including the Tennis Channel. I had DirecTV before and didn't have this channel problem the two years I was with them. The FiOS promotion code tempted me to switch, and I'm crossing my fingers that none of this channel B.S. will happen again.Pros:
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Posted by Jake Phills (8 years ago)
Fios Speed Test
Subscribed to Fios internet a couple months ago for $89.99 Verizon triple play promotional package. Just wanted to share my result obtained from Speedtest.net. I am located near Dallas, Texas.
Ping was 26 ms
Download Speed was 29.32 Mbps
Upload Speed as 19.61 Mbps
Modern Warfare 3 runs without any noticeable lag.Pros:
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Posted by Tina Yanos (5 years ago)
FiOS has the best service
FiOS internet is much faster and more reliable than other providers. FiOS TV is crystal clear and the interactive features and DVR are the best in the business. When I signed up I used promo code at checkout to get 3,000 Verizon FiOS Rewards Points for a FiOS Double Play which is nice considering how pricey FiOS is. If you get the FiOS Triple Play you can get 5,000 Rewards Points with the code.
Bought: Verizon Double Play TV and Internet
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Posted by Davis P. (8 years ago)
Promotion code for DVR or Another Set-Top Box?
I'm curious how some people were mentioning they got a Verizon Fios Promo Code for the HD DVR for life, ore even one for an extra STB for free. The code certainly would save me the $10 price I'm seeing for the second box. I checked and the offer appear not to exist. Perhaps it is only regional as I am at Long Island.
Reading some of the posts here I just want to mention that BTW I did hear of a "secret" way of getting a promotion for existing customers. Instead of your name on the account, use another name living in the house such as your wife/husband or anyone else over 18. That should get you the new customer pricing and gift card perk for existing customers who cancel and sign-up again shortly after.Pros:
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Posted by Stan (8 years ago)
FiOS Extreme HD Deal
Just ordered my own customized FiOS Triple Play with Extreme HD, 25 Mbs upstream and 25 down, along with Showtime, all for less than $150/monthly. The pre-paid Visa $300 card was also included in the deal. I had been with Comcast and back last month got the SiliconDust HD HomeRun Prime with triple tuners. The cable card was actually complimentary from Comcast, but it seems that Verizon will charge for it. No problem as I'm willing to pay a few bucks extra to be able to record 3 shows at once.Pros:
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Posted by Mehmet A. (8 years ago)
FiOS Promotional Package for Triple Play
Triple Play all the way. Got the "high-end" package with their fastest broadband, HD Ultimate + FiOS Voice (no limit on minutes) plus the $500 gift card. Used the promo code given to get two free years of DVR also. This includes a discount of $40 off my monthly fee for the contract period as well. Total monthly is about $189 after tax. I did pay extra for another HD set-top box. I may take them up on their current HBO/Showtime offer later, but not for now.Pros:
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Posted by Ray Grahm (8 years ago)
Verizon FiOS Flex View and VOD Promotion Code?
Just wondering if anyone has a promotion code to use with the FiOS TV VOD/Flex View. Would love to watch some free movies. I got in on the FiOS Triple Play deal recently with the three hundred dollar cash card. I've setup a wireless bathroom TV that would be perfect for those streaming videos, just wish there's a discount or some free movies :P.
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Posted by Oliver K. (8 years ago)
Just placed order
So after ordering the double play FiOS package using the promotional code link, am I excited to have it installed on our condo or what. I live in Seattle and am so tired of stupid DISH network. I had tried to convince C.S. to extend me the signup promo but they think they called my bluff. That will be replaced by my FiOS TV package which has positive things I've read about. Also proceeded to take advantage of the HBO/Cinemax offer. Heard that HBO Go is very slick, so am looking forward to getting that too.
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Posted by Jonas (8 years ago)
Switching Freedom Essentials to FiOS Digital Voice
In an effort to boost productivity of our home small office, we decided to go for the current promotional offer for Verizon FIOS Triple play. I did have a concern since we take about 10-15 business phone calls a day that our current voice service (Freedom Essentials) may be a step-down in quality. After some research it turned out it seems not to be the case. The FIOS digital voice line actually has more features and is cheaper. Reliability seems to be good, so we jumped at it. The 25/25 is the speed we went for. Delicious deal considering the gift cards.
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Posted by Craig (8 years ago)
The FIOS deal I went for
My prediction is that the Verizon FiOS set-top box is NOT going to be a free upgrade, at least without you shelling out extra $ to get an additional service such as phone, and that likely will require a Verizon promotion code to obtain. So I actually just got a double play for room for one more service upgrade with the assumption that I will be able to get their upcoming media server at a discount or free.
Craig Johnson, Rhode Island
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Posted by Lee Jung Kang (8 years ago)
Verizon Fios Media Server Promotion Code
I'm looking forward to a promotion code that will apply to the upcoming Media Server that Verizon is currently developing for its FiOS TV service. It's going to be a fantastic supplement to my current Triple Play service (still on my 24 month promo pricing, BTW) being able to zip video to my iPad and to wireless PC in the kitchen that has a TV tuner. I will applaud Verizon if they give existing customers a discount for such an upgrade.Pros:
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The FiOS set-top box media server is not slated to appear until end of next year, so any possible promotional code for it will take awhile to be released. It does sound exciting. I hope they suppose Android and Windows 7 (and Windows 8, since it'd probably out by then). I'm on my PC for hours a day and watching Verizon FiOS TV on my computer would so cool, but at the cost of productivity :-P.
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Posted by D. B. from New Jersey (9 years ago)
FIOS Vastly Superior than TWC
We just moved and our family decided to go for the FIOS triple play so kudos for the deal posted here though I did not need to enter any sort of promotion code. I had tried calling and this online promo is superior lacking a signup-fee.
So far so good. I'm just glad we didn't have to deal with the awful TWC again who kept raising our bundle prices. The technology difference is easily very obvious. TWC feels 90'ish compared to what I'm getting with Verizon FIOS.
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Posted by Brad in SB (9 years ago)
I would like to get the opinion of anyone who has used FiOS from Verizon. Do they offer newsgroups access? Time Warner used to provide newsgroups but deactivated it around 2 years ago. Also with the Verizon DVR... how is it compared to the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR? Appreciate any input.
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Posted by tiron Buckner (9 years ago)
I wish HBO was in the packages. It just brings the prices way up. The reason I left Comcast was that they would charge a month in advance and late charges killed me. i did not appreciate my bill being different every month, despite me doing nothing differently.
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Posted by Julius (10 years ago)
There was a Verizon FIOS promotion in our area so we went and switched from Cable Vision to Verizon FIOS last weekend. Thus far I am stoked about it. The FIOS internet speed is blisteringly fast. I can upload a youtube video and download files plus play games with no lag. The FIOS TV service is way better than what I had with Cable Vision. The FIOS DVR has way more features and is very responsive. I also have the Tivo HD which works with the cable cards from Verizon. The picture quality is good, I mean I can't remember any difference from Cable Vision here. I highly recommend FIOS if there is availability in your locale!
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Posted by Jeanne Patton (10 years ago)
It is impossible to get resolution for problems with the FIOS installation. I spent two and a half hours on the phone today (my second call) and spoke with William, Logan, Carlos, Jim, and Mark (supervisor) in tech support, and with Tommy, Laura, Angela, and Robin (supervisor) in billing. After all that, nothing was resolved.
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Posted by Bryan (10 years ago)
After using the Verizon FiOS TV service for a few months now I must say I'm pretty impressed. The DVR isn't exactly as advanced as the Tivo I tried out at cousin's apartment, but you get a lot of other features. I can check my facebook using it. I can even log in at work and watch the FiOS TV shows online. Also they just released a Google Android app called "Verizon FiOS Mobile". It's supposed to let you schedule your FiOS DVR recordings from your DROID phone like the Motorola or the Google Nexus One. I have an iPhone so apparently I cannot use it but hopefully they will make an iPhone app too. The Fios internet is ultra fast but overall I'm more impressed with the TV service.
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Posted by Mark (1 decade ago)
The service is fantastic. The equipment is the only draw back. The DVR offered gives you 20 hrs of HD-(19 sometimes) you can't watch a show while recording two others. I can not belive with the way DVR's have been evolving that Verizon can not and will not upgrade their DVR equipment after 3 yrs. If I had an option to get AT&T Uverse I would jump.
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Posted by Ryan (8 years ago)
Promo Code for Verizon FiOS DVR Expander
Used the "WD CARES" promotion code and got a nice discount on the Western Digital 1 Terabyte expansion drive for my FiOS DVR. Too bad there was no code for free shipping though ($4 extra). Total was less than $100 which was a boss deal. This little box added over a hundred hours of recording time for HDTV shows. I travel here and there, sometime over a week at a time, and this is going to be great so I don't miss any Knicks games now.Pros:
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I got so sick of Time Warner when I couldn't watch Knicks games and Linsanity. That was the last straw- switching today to Verizon FiOS before the promo expires.
This Promotion Code is actually for the Western Digital store. Too bad the deal seems to have expired. It would have been an awesome compliment to the FIOS DVR I got from the triple play deal last month!
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Posted by Gene (8 years ago)
Happy with Upgrade
I had Verizon DSL with DirecTV. Speed was ok but no great, and the DirecTV would once in a while be searching for signal especially when there is a heavy weather event. Upgraded to FiOS recently and thanks to the active coupon promotion I'm only paying about $10 more a month. No more signal issues, and the internet speed is blazing. Just have to get used to the FiOS DVR though. Oh, and BTW, GO GIANTS!!!Pros:
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Posted by Takeshi (8 years ago)
FiOS Promotion Code for New York?
I'm curious if there are region-specific Verizon FiOS PROMOTION CODES, for instance New York? I live in Brooklyn and thought maybe a better offer exists only for certain states. I couldn't find a code for that though, but the Gift Card codes seem to be working for everyone, therefore I'm going to do the Triple Play before the promo expiration in a couple days.
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Posted by Kelly Chin (8 years ago)
Fios vs U-Verse
I own AT&T U-Verse and am wondering how my services compare to fiber optic services such as Verizon Fios. I bet that Fios doesn't have the wireless TV capability that AT&T just announced, nor can it match the DVR and prices of U-Verse. FiOS seem to coming with decent promotional discounts and gift cards, but so does U-Verse. I was talking to a neighbor and he got an offer for $300 gift card from AT&T. What's your take?
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Posted by Shawn Banks, Irvine California (8 years ago)
2012 Promotion Code
I was talking to my dad about getting Verizon FiOS and he says we have to wait until early January 2012. Took a look and the promotion codes don't expire until January 7 so I'm praying VZ doesn't pull the current offers before then. I've been monitoring these deals and I think they started during Cyber Monday. And after hearing that they're not going to expand FiOS into new territories any more and instead forging alliances with cable, I'm a little scared that the promo code deals will run dry. So Dad better keep the promise, ha.Pros:
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Posted by william (8 years ago)
promo code for fios/wireless package
ok, so i'm a loyal user of verizon after the iphone was offered. now the time comes to upgrade to verizon fios, so i went around several sites looking a promo offer that combine the two. problem is i already use the obi110 in conjunction with google voice for free phone service, so i didn't want to jump into the triple play deal even though the promotion is quite amazing. but after doing some math i ended up using the promotion code for fios double play and staying with my cheap voice setup.
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Posted by Bobby Lang (9 years ago)
I Switched
Good deal. The service we currently have (Comcast) refused to match the Verizon Fios triple play promo. I became pissed and what was supposed to be a bluff was not any more. So with our new Fios service the price is below $80. The Verizon package includes of course the triple play and a cable card for the Tivo Premiere. Works beautifully for less money.
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Posted by Doug (9 years ago)
Had to jump on one of the Verizon FIOS deals before they expire and the wife convinces me not to get it, heheh. Heck even she is liking it. Because the uplink speed is so fast and I do some work from home via SSH, many times when she is uploading pics for one of the photo gallery services out there I have to tell her to stop. But now the FIOS upload speed has made such a huge difference I don't have to tell her to pause anything. I totally recommend Verizon FIOS especially if you are working out of a home office.
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According to a Microsoft survey conducted on 2,000 participants between the years of 2000 and 2013, the average human attention span had decreased from 12 to 8 seconds. The study also revealed that goldfish have the attention span of 9 seconds. That's right, goldfish. The average human attention span is technically less than that of a goldfish. Now, don't let this discovery make you question your efficiency as the hard working individual you are. There's so much out there to be seen, and it's all right there on your mobile device, spread across a multitude of social media and other digital forums. There's no wonder we can't seem to focus on one post or advertisement for too long.
So, what does this mean for companies trying to create and boost their brand's awareness in a world where the consumer's attention is constantly shifting from one tech device to the next? The solution lies in the ability to communicate a company's or brand's message in a visually stimulating way while also expressing a concise message in a short time frame. Video marketing delivers these benefits and is becoming a crucial part of any organization's marketing strategy. A study conducted by Kaltura[1] found that 80 percent of participants agreed that video conveys a more powerful message than written communication.
Now, this doesn't mean the written word is dead, especially since you are taking the time out of your busy day to read this article. This just means marketing is adapting to a fast paced, tech savvy society, where B2B and B2C marketers are discovering that video has become one of the most efficient ways to compete and communicate within their industries.
Why does video appeal to us?
Imagine reading the description of a bottle of Coca-Cola—"cold, refreshing, bubbly, sweet." Chances are you're enticed by these words. Now imagine watching a video of someone opening a bottle of coke. You hear the fizz of the carbonation. You see the bubbles come rushing to the top. You watch someone take a sip and see his or her refreshed and happy expression. Boom! You're sold.
We as humans respond to our senses, and the combination of visuals and sounds enhances our ability to imagine how something might taste or feel. It also captivates us in such a way that helps us to remember the message more than we would by just reading about it. In fact, we process visuals 60,000 times faster than we process text. According to a PR Newswire survey[2] testing consumers' recollection of ads, only 14 percent could remember the last display ad they saw, but 80 percent recalled video ads they watched online in the last week.
What about video promotes viewer engagement?
Videos are not only more effective in relaying product information to consumers. They encourage viewers to share, while boosting brand awareness. Proven in the research conducted by Usurv, consumers are 39 percent more likely to share video content. Companies are using social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram more than ever to promote their services, especially through the use of video marketing. In the 2013 Video Marketing Survey and Business Trends Report, comprised of feedback from over 600 marketing respondents, 82 percent of participants confirmed video had a positive impact on business results. In 2016, Aberdeen[3] found that businesses using video grew company revenue 49 percent faster than organizations without video.
To successfully increase engagement, certain standards of quality and length must be considered when producing videos. A 2016 Brightcove study[4] found that 62 percent of consumers are more likely to have a negative perception of a brand that published a poor quality video. This indicates it's in the best interest of the company to invest in quality video production while also employing experienced, creative professionals in the design. When considering production quality, consideration should include the camera, visual content, sound, editing, talent, and crew. All these aspects combined help ensure the videos' ads and vlogs will go viral on the Internet. In fact, 70 percent of marketers claim video produces more conversion than any other content, meaning website visitors are more engaged and more likely to take the desired action of marketers.
Another important element of engaging video to consider is keeping the video short and to the point. Netflix is revolutionizing the way people are watching television series because it has allowed a way for viewers to watch shows on their own schedule. To some degree, television series are even becoming more popular than movies because they are shorter and take less time to watch. The same is true with video marketing. People want a visceral experience, which allows them the freedom of connecting with the product or service being promoted both on their time schedule and quickly. Back in 2012, Wistia[5] provided analytics showing that videos under a minute in length held 80 percent viewer retention while 2 to 3 minute videos saw a 20 percent decrease in retention. With these statistics in mind, sometimes less really is more.
Video marketing is more than just video ads
There are a number of ways you can advertise through video, but companies can also use video to educate and inform potential clients or future employees about who they are and what they do. If you were presented with the option of reading lengthy instructions on how to use a new software program or watching a video with a charismatic, articulate host and unique, easy to read graphics, which would you choose? Research shows that 40 percent of learners respond better to visual information than text alone, which means incorporating video and infographic options with text will allow you to appeal to more of your target audience.[6]
There are a wide range of video types that both small businesses and large corporations are using to stand out to their customers:
- Interviews – Feature owners, managers, employees, or clients to give positive on-camera testimonials about your company
- Event coverage – Promote or document a conference or company event
- Presentation – Highlight speakers from your company similar to TED talks, which are extremely popular amongst professionals looking to gain insight
- Tutorials – Show customers how to use your product and in the process help gain the consumer's trust
- Culture – Provide a behind-the-scenes look at your company, what it stands for, its involvement in the community, and where it plans to go in the future to help with recruitment and engagement
Even the shorter, creative promotional videos being posted to Instagram and Snapchat are becoming popular marketing tactics. They often generate likes and are easy to watch.
To clarify, this is not an article encouraging you to stop reading and redirect your attention to watching videos. In fact, I highly encourage you finding the time to read a good book (something many of us don't do anymore). However, in a world of growing competition among organizations of all types and sizes, videos are the future of marketing. Videos help separate your company from the pack of its competitors and engage with your audience on a more emotional level.
So how would you use video to tell your story?
[1] http://site.kaltura.com/Kaltura_Enterprise_Survey.html
[2] http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/animoto-survey-consumers-want-more-video-marketing-on-web-social-and-email-300079377.html
[3] http://www.slideshare.net/AdelieStudios/adelie-studios-top16videomarketingstatistics2016-56658453/6-Adlie_Studios_Copyright_2016_All
[4] http://www.slideshare.net/AdelieStudios/adelie-studios-top16videomarketingstatistics2016-56658453/6-Adlie_Studios_Copyright_2016_All
[5] https://wistia.com/blog/does-length-matter-it-does-for-video-2k12-edition
[6] http://www.webmarketinggroup.co.uk/blog/why-every-seo-strategy-needs-infographics/
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Before I joined Fifteen, I worked for five years or so as a self-employed, freelance developer. My office was the spare room of my flat and my morning commute the express line down the hall, via bathroom and kitchen.
I've been back to doing what I call a 'proper job' – the kind of job where putting on trousers before turning on your computer is considered basic etiquette – for 18 months now, but I recently had a flashback to my home-office years that got me thinking about the pros and cons of both environments.
A major project was held up by a third party (yes, I know that sounds like an excuse, but it's true) leaving three weeks to complete around two months' worth of work. Faced with this fast-approaching deadline, Fifteen supremo Ollie suggested I relocate my Apple Macs (that's right – there was so much work to be done I needed two computers to do it!) to my flat and 'lock in', as he put it.
Time flies…
People who haven't done it get the impression that working from home is a cushy number – and to a certain extent they are absolutely right. Who would take the morning train over a morning snooze?
But many who have done it agree that a day at home can be more gruelling than one at the office. In an ironic example of reverse psychology, the privilege of working from home makes us feel guiltily obliged to give the metaphorical 110%.
The neurosis of the home-worker also makes them more conscious of time. In an office, we plug on with our work but take casual interruptions – colleagues stopping for a chat, clients on the phone, birthday cakes to be eaten – in our stride. At home, each cold-caller, kettle boil or adjustment of the thermostat seems like precious time wasted and adds to our sense of guilt – the boss isn't paying us to leave our desk to let the dog out!
This temporal anxiety is amplified if you are self-employed, when each month's bills depend on making the most of every minute, when time is literally money. However, when I was my own boss, if I wasn't on top form on a particular day, the only person I had to explain that to was myself – and I happened to be quite understanding about it. Now that I'm part of a team and on somebody else's wage bill, I'm all too aware that if I take advantage of a casual day at home, I'll be letting a lot of people down.
…when you're having fun
Of course, it has to be said – and trials prove – that working away from the noisy distractions of the office can lead to a very productive day, perhaps even a higher quality of work if you find it easier to concentrate in a peaceful environment.
But what nobody tells you about working from home is that while the commutes are shorter, the hours are often longer. With no disruptions, you've got no excuses if you haven't completed your day's tasks, nor are you at risk of being locked in overnight if you linger at your desk too long finishing things off, so you may find yourself working into the twilight in order to complete your to-do list. On a regular day at the office you would probably defer trivial bits and pieces until the following morning without a second thought, but leaving loose ends after a home day won't reflect well on you and you may not be trusted to deliver next time.
On the other hand, having the freedom to work a little longer – perhaps only eating up the time you would have spent driving to and from the office anyway – gives you a bit more breathing space, which can help your creativity. There is no arbitrary 5pm deadline, so if something isn't working out, you can relax, take a sofa break and come back to it when you are refreshed – without anyone thinking you are dossing.
During the project I mentioned at the start of this piece, much of the work involved synchronising large amounts of data, meaning there were regular lulls during which I had literally nothing to do but wait. In this enforced downtime I would make my lunch or sort out the washing, then come back to my Macs when the data routines were complete. My working day was spread out literally from dawn till dusk, but this allowed me to manage both professional and domestic duties efficiently as I was not beholden to any other schedules.
I should note here that although we have regular office hours, everybody puts a tremendous amount of personal investment in our projects (which is rewarded by our perks), so I don't resent putting in the extra time. It's also worth noting that fortunately, I have absolutely no social life to be disrupted, though this may be a chicken and egg situation…
The Dev Who Came In From the Cold
The fortnight my two Macs and I spent catching up in my spare room were crucial to Fifteen delivering the project in question. The nature of the work needed a focused, committed approach. An extra hour in bed every morning didn't hurt either.
But in all honesty, I was glad to be back in the office the following week. It helps if you work somewhere as vibrant and friendly as Fifteen (and no, they didn't make me write that), but the point is this – if I wanted to work from home all the time, I could. I could easily go back to freelancing and be my own boss again, but then I wouldn't get to work within the brilliant team here.
That was the main reason I gave up my freelance lifestyle to return to the 9-5 rat race. I wanted to work with other people, to collaborate with them and learn from them. And even though it is possible to use Slack and Skype to stay in touch with colleagues remotely, it is only an ersatz version of teamwork.
There is no place like home, but there's also no place like the Fifteen offices for feeling involved – involved in challenging projects and involved in award-winning results. Working from home is like watching your football team on the telly – it has its advantages, its comforts, but nothing compares to standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the terraces. And I honestly wouldn't swap that for an extra hour in bed.