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About Verizon Fios

Verizon Fios is a 100% fiber optic network providing customers with high-speed internet. Fiber optic cables allow data to move at some of the highest upload and download speeds available. Verizon offers fiber optic internet, TV streaming and home phone services as individual services and in bundles. Fios is shorthand for the full title of Fiber Optic Service.

Pros
  • Fast upload/ download speeds
  • Can bundle with other Fios products
  • No annual contracts
Cons
  • Only available in certain states
  • High installation fee

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What is Fios?

Verizon Fios is a fiber optic service that provides internet, TV and phone services.

The company offers several plans so you can find one with speeds that work for your household. Whether you and your family love to stream movies, play games online or just browse the internet, there’s a plan that fits your needs. This includes the option to bundle streaming television into your package.

Verizon promises customers will experience uninterrupted streaming, less buffering and easier sharing. It can also handle streaming 4K ultra-high definition video. This makes it a great service for households with many users on multiple devices.

How does Fios work?

Verizon Fios uses a fiber optic cable to transfer data for your high-speed internet. Fiber optic cables are delicate components made of hundreds of strands of glass about the size of a strand of hair. With this technology, Verizon says music, videos and photos can load as much as 25 times faster.

Getting Verizon Fios installed is an easy process. The service can be ordered online, at which point you set up an installation date. On installation day, the Verizon technician installs the optical network terminal — the equipment that translates the data from the fiber optic cable — and the router. The technician also adds any necessary wires or wall jacks.

Verizon Fios prices

Verizon offers several Fios plans to choose from. There are internet-only plans that generally range from $39.99 to $79.99 monthly, depending on the download speed. Fios plans, including television channels or online TV streaming, typically fall between $39.99 and $90 plus taxes each month.

Verizon also offers mix-and-match options to help you find the package that suits you. These options let you choose your internet speed, TV channels and extras, such as home protection. There’s a $99 installation fee unless you sign up during a promotional period. Verizon no longer has annual contracts, however, so you’re not locked in long term.

Verizon Fios FAQ

Is Fios free with Verizon?

Fios is not free with Verizon. Your cost will vary based on the speed you choose when you purchase a package. There is also an installation fee.

Where is Fios available?

Fios is available in select cities in New York, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. If Fios isn’t available in your area, Verizon’s high-speed internet might be offered.

How can I get Verizon Fios?

If the service is available in your area, you can order Fios online. You can access the app once you purchase a plan. A technician then comes to your home to install your Fios box and cables.

Is Amazon Prime on Fios TV?

An Amazon Prime app is not currently available on Fios TV, but customers can find other online streaming apps like Hulu or Disney Plus. Verizon also has a Fios on-demand service that lets customers find popular movies and TV.

Still have questions?

Is Verizon Fios good?

For those who live in areas where Verizon Fios is available, the service is a great choice. Unfortunately, Verizon’s Fios availability is limited to certain cities in Northeastern states. No annual contracts mean that if you’re not happy with your choice, you don’t have to finish a contract before changing your package. Whether you only need internet service or are looking for a TV and internet bundle, Verizon has a suitable package and is worth checking out.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2026

    Their Fios is not working well. Slow and lots of little glitches causing service disruptions. I have called their help many times @ Customer support more times than I should need to. Took 12 calls setting up phone & internet service trying to get the right billing costs — I won’t even detail all but they had quite a difficult time finally getting the promised & best pricing ….Seemed the pricing changed every time I called with the issues of the day so all I can suggest is keep meticulous notes and ask lots of questions based on the issues you might ever heard or now have. To keep calling otherwise you might just as well cancel because hoodwinking customers can happen by choice & chance.. Oh the Fios internet service will not work if you use VPN!! Warning! One if those little things they don’t advertise, Wish I had stayed with v’sible but thought getting my cell & internet on the same bill might be good idea but no!

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffRates

    Reviewed June 22, 2026

    Internet equipment came in. Was unable to set up. Called for an agent to come out, no one came out. Call to cancel service they would not. They also said I did not return equipment which I did. Now they have me in collections for services not rendered. To sum it up just say no. If I can rate zero I would.

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      CoveragePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed June 19, 2026

      Verizon Fios home internet sucks so bad!!! I got 1Gig fios internet installed last month and since then, having so many issues....the speed keeps dropping to 50mpbs all the times... and Verizon can't figure out the issue or fix it once in for all....

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      Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceTimeliness

      Reviewed June 7, 2026

      This is an awful company that has harmed my family. My dad’s tv was not working Wednesday. Verizon came out Thursday to fix the problem spent several hours there and the tv was working. Around 5 minutes later when the Verizon guy left the TV stopped working again. Verizon could not come out until Saturday. The Verizon guy was here several times and seemed to fix the tv. It worked until the next day I was working on something very important die today and the internet stopped working as well as the tv and phone. I called Verizon and they said this problem is not fixable over the phone and someone would have to come out but could not until Monday or Tuesday. As a result, the document that is due today to city officials may not get in today which could severely compromise our family!!!

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

      Reviewed May 26, 2026

      After several attempts through phone and in person to find a solution to our modem problems, Joseph **, from Verizon in Waltham, was personable, Knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. I would recommend to any client to go to Waltham and ask for him! And I'd wish all salespeople were like him

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      Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppBilling

      Reviewed May 26, 2026

      I have never dealt with a company with more billing incompetence. Every single month both my cellphone bill and home Fios bill are incorrect and every single month I have to call them to get it fixed. Fios is charging me for services we haven’t had in months (example Netflix) and when we switched our phones over from AT&T our new cellphone bill was promised to be $125. For the past five months it’s been approximately $200. Every month the estimate on the app says $122 and then right before billing they pull a bait and switch and it goes up to $192. Every month I’m Promised the next month it will resolve and it never does and it’s hour on the phone with them again. I should have just stayed with AT&T.

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      PricePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      I have had a problem with my tv service freezing and or buffering three times now. Unsurprisingly two times happened on the weekend and overnight. I was talked into increasing my internet speed to the maximum offered. Still have the problem again. Still cannot talk to anyone because Verizon Fios offers a 24 hour product but no technical support service to deal with issues overnight. I'm done! The service is more expensive than most and has horrendous customer support. I have been with Verizon for 14 years until tomorrow.

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      Sales & MarketingOnline & App

      Reviewed May 20, 2026

      I have a number of "smart" Wi-Fi connections in our home that depend on Verizon FIOS. When it works it is great. However, the Verizon Fios service connection repeatedly disconnects requiring a hard reboot of the router or ONT to reconnect Wi-Fi network service. This is not a huge problem when one is at home and can reset the router or unplug the ONT. But when you're 500 miles away that is not possible. Okay, there is a Verizon app that will sometimes allow one to reboot the router from 500 miles or, more often, it reports that your router is unreachable. The app troubleshooting will occasionally resolve the issue. But, it is just totally unacceptable losing connection with the home security on a repetitive basis. The ONT/Verizon Wi-Fi Router should be able to auto reset when Verizon signal is reestablished. Maybe there is an ONT/Router upgrade that I have not heard about.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed May 19, 2026

      This is my third time calling to cancel my services. The internet works fine, but the customer support is basically useless, they don't seem to know how to do anything.

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      Customer ServiceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed May 4, 2026

      Unfortunately stay the h away!!!! Lies to their customers on repeated phone calls. They wouldn't know the truth if it bit them on their a. Bill goes up every month even when reps lie on the phone they took care of. These people violate FCC laws and rules every day. Do not believe these positive reviews because they're being done by Verizon themselves that's a fact. This company upper management actually condoned lying to customers because why??? They can get away with it. I know more about their owners than they think. Absolutely trash as a company. Definitely don't care about customer service at all. They screw over seniors every day.

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