Verizon Fios vs Cable TV

FAQs

• Does Fios offer cable TV and Internet?

• Verizon Fios is a 100% fiber-optic TV, phone and internet provider. It’s different than what you get with cable companies and other internet service providers that use copper wires. Instead, the Fios network runs over fiber-optic lines to provide a faster and more reliable internet connection. Fios offers one of the fastest home internet services with Fios Gigabit Connection speeds up to 940/880 Mbps* that can handle up to 100 devices at a time. It’s what makes Fios one of the best internet providers around. And if you’re looking for top-notch entertainment your way, you’ll find it with Fios TV Custom or Traditional plans delivered over an HD picture quality that’s absolutely stunning.

  * Speeds up to 940/880 Mbps available in select areas.

• Is Fios cable?

• Fios is not cable. It's fiber-optic internet that’s more powerful. Our 100% fiber-optic network delivers one of the fastest and most reliable internet services with Fios Gigabit Connection speeds up to 940/880 Mbps*. Fiber transmits data through pulses of light, which produces an amazing TV picture quality, blistering speeds and greater reliability during inclement weather than most ISPs. It’s what turns ordinary TV into extraordinary – and broadband internet into a virtually seamless experience.

  * Speeds up to 940/880 Mbps available in select areas.

• Is Fios better than Cable Internet?

• There are a few things to consider when comparing your fiber and cable internet options. TV and internet delivered over fiber-optic lines transmit lots of data faster than the less reliable copper lines used by cable TV and internet service providers. And because fiber lines are made from glass and plastic, they’re less vulnerable to inclement weather and power outages. That means you get faster internet and an ultra-reliable connection with fiber. Fios is a 100% fiber-optic TV and internet service company with super speeds and stunning HD entertainment you can count on.

• What’s the difference between fiber optic and coaxial cable?

• Quite a bit. Traditional copper lines used by cable companies and other internet providers are not able to transfer data as quickly as fiber lines. They’re also more susceptible to inclement weather. When shopping for the best ISPs in your area, you’ll want to look for home internet providers that use a 100% fiber-optic network because they offer fast internet with more reliability.