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motorvated · 12-05-2008, 01:28 AM

So now that the house is set up with HD tvs, im looking to upgrade my cable. Do you guys like the comcast HD better, or Fios? and why

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 01:32 AM

I've never seen FioS HD, but have heard good things. If you can stand their non-existing customer service, constant downtime and billing faux pas', go with Fios HD. I'm going to be biased here and say go with Comcast HD.

abrok99 · 12-05-2008, 01:34 AM

comcast FTW my friend has verizon and say it sucks but thats just what ive heard

as much as comcast sucks dick its the best lol love hate relationship haha

Spocknasty · 12-05-2008, 01:34 AM

Comcast. GF has FIOS and nothing but problems.

SilverBulletRL · 12-05-2008, 01:36 AM

i've had fios hd and 20Mbps/20Mbps internet for over a year now. my friends and I both agree that the hd picture is better than comcast, but I think comcast will catch up once DOCSIS 3.0 is fully deployed. it's been proven that comcast compresses their hd more than other providers (google it).

downtime? non-existent.

motorvated · 12-05-2008, 01:51 AM

hmm...this isnt looking good for fios.

DC2.2GSR · 12-05-2008, 04:49 AM

my first thought was to say fck Comcast and go with Verizon becasue of the constant BS i've had to deal with from Comcast (at 2 different houses), but then again they're all going to suck in different ways... you're going to pay too much... and you're going to be left wanting more/better service lol.

assault187 · 12-05-2008, 05:24 AM

verizon Fios SUCKS!!!!! I have it and hate it! Go with comcast

sean3 · 12-05-2008, 06:06 AM

Compressed TV signal, slow internet, and piss poor customer service. I'm going to give Comcast the big thumbs down here. We hopped on FIOS the minute it was available and there is no looking back.

Can the FIOS haters elaborate on whats so bad about it?

assault187 · 12-05-2008, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean3

Compressed TV signal, slow internet, and piss poor customer service. I'm going to give Comcast the big thumbs down here. We hopped on FIOS the minute it was available and there is no looking back.

Can the FIOS haters elaborate on whats so bad about it?

I'll admit, The Fios Internet is great....But for the cable service, the lag time to access menus and the lag time changing channels is absolutely rediculous! Its a possibility its just the connection in my area but my relatives and freinds have the same issues. They also changed the channel line-up 3 times in the last 8 months which pissed me off! Comcast also had alot more free movie selections, Fios...not so much with out subscribstions. With all the technology that went into fios, you would think they would have a more in depth channel guide rather then the rolling tv guide channel for the addtional room connections with the small tuner box.

Since I've had Fios I rarely watch Fios because I get annoyed just looking at the TV

CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 07:57 AM

Verizon internet > comcast internet

comcast tv> verizon tv

verizon customer service = comcast customer service (both are ****ing terrible)

poolmike · 12-05-2008, 08:06 AM

Rabbit ears and a digital converter. I can't remember the last time I watched tv.

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 10:45 AM

I've never had a problem with Comcast customer service and I have had their digital tv and high speed since 1998(back then high speed was 768kbps). I called Verizon ONCE to inquire about Fios and wanted to blow my brains out within the first 2 minutes.

The only advantage I will give Fios internet is their symmetric upsteam and downstream packages and low latency. That will all change when DOCSIS 3.0 is implemented in the most competitive areas, though. Do I hear downstream and upstream channel bonding + Fiber-To-The-Premise(tap). In my opinion, Fiber to the home is a bit overkill.

Jeffros Spec V · 12-05-2008, 11:32 AM

My buddy has VIOS and it blows.

Most of my friends and I have Comcast.

jdm free · 12-05-2008, 11:33 AM

i have fios and the only thing i dont like is the lag thru the menus. but the picture is good in HD and its cheaper then comcast

CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

I've never had a problem with Comcast customer service

lolololol

anyone who knows where i work... will laugh at this...

because even I have had big problems with their customer service.

oneday · 12-05-2008, 11:43 AM

This is pretty petty, but I hate...hang on....HATE....the menus on Comcast HD. Purely from a visual/resolution standpoint...they look like poo. My brother has Fios and, while there is some lag in the menu, the presentation is worlds better; they look like they were designed to be used in HD where the Comcast does not.

I thought the Fios picture quality was good, but it is hard to compare when they aren't side by side.

arkadyzv · 12-05-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

I've never had a problem with Comcast customer service and I have had their digital tv and high speed since 1998(back then high speed was 768kbps). I called Verizon ONCE to inquire about Fios and wanted to blow my brains out within the first 2 minutes.

The only advantage I will give Fios internet is their symmetric upsteam and downstream packages and low latency. That will all change when DOCSIS 3.0 is implemented in the most competitive areas, though. Do I hear downstream and upstream channel bonding + Fiber-To-The-Premise(tap). In my opinion, Fiber to the home is a bit overkill.

The thing is with comcast if you bitch, they will give you something to shut you up and they will fix the problem in a decent amount of time. Verizon's motto, hey we're here and ****, you want something?sucks.....we can send someone out in the time period of 2 weeks to never.

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

lolololol

anyone who knows where i work... will laugh at this...

because even I have had big problems with their customer service.

The rules don't always apply. Your experiences is not everyone's.

Like I said, I have been a comcast customer since 1998 in three different states, and never had a problem with customer service. Oh, and if you knew where I worked you'd understand how ridiculous of a statement it must be for me to make.

evogsrviii · 12-05-2008, 11:49 AM

i am happy with comcast. i have dealt with issues in past and always have been helped out by their customer service. the internet is fast and they have a lot of channels.

12-05-2008, 01:28 AM	#1
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Comcast HD or Verizon Fios? So now that the house is set up with HD tvs, im looking to upgrade my cable. Do you guys like the comcast HD better, or Fios? and why

12-05-2008, 01:34 AM	#3
abrok99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: that nj jawn Member #6039 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX swagon iTrader: (0)	comcast FTW my friend has verizon and say it sucks but thats just what ive heard as much as comcast sucks dick its the best lol love hate relationship haha __________________ RIP- Ryan Sherwood. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-05-2008, 01:34 AM	#4
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12-05-2008, 01:36 AM	#5
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	i've had fios hd and 20Mbps/20Mbps internet for over a year now. my friends and I both agree that the hd picture is better than comcast, but I think comcast will catch up once DOCSIS 3.0 is fully deployed. it's been proven that comcast compresses their hd more than other providers (google it). downtime? non-existent. __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

12-05-2008, 05:24 AM	#8
assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	verizon Fios SUCKS!!!!! I have it and hate it! Go with comcast __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned.

12-05-2008, 01:51 AM	#6
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	hmm...this isnt looking good for fios.

12-05-2008, 06:06 AM	#9
sean3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Member #5757 My Ride: 04 Mach 1 iTrader: (0)	Compressed TV signal, slow internet, and piss poor customer service. I'm going to give Comcast the big thumbs down here. We hopped on FIOS the minute it was available and there is no looking back. Can the FIOS haters elaborate on whats so bad about it?

12-05-2008, 07:57 AM	#11
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	Verizon internet > comcast internet comcast tv> verizon tv verizon customer service = comcast customer service (both are ****ing terrible)

12-05-2008, 08:06 AM	#12
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Rabbit ears and a digital converter. I can't remember the last time I watched tv. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

12-05-2008, 11:32 AM	#14
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	My buddy has VIOS and it blows. Most of my friends and I have Comcast.

12-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#15
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	i have fios and the only thing i dont like is the lag thru the menus. but the picture is good in HD and its cheaper then comcast

12-05-2008, 11:43 AM	#17
oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	This is pretty petty, but I hate...hang on....HATE....the menus on Comcast HD. Purely from a visual/resolution standpoint...they look like poo. My brother has Fios and, while there is some lag in the menu, the presentation is worlds better; they look like they were designed to be used in HD where the Comcast does not. I thought the Fios picture quality was good, but it is hard to compare when they aren't side by side. __________________ Saving for more track time.

12-05-2008, 11:49 AM	#20
evogsrviii Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CMCH, NJ Member #7186 My Ride: 05 TB Evo VIII GSR iTrader: (0)	i am happy with comcast. i have dealt with issues in past and always have been helped out by their customer service. the internet is fast and they have a lot of channels.

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