Fiber Optics: The Future of Entertainment
See why FIOS is the future of HD entertainment — and why cable and satellite are soon to be a thing of the past.
Let’s face it, ordinary analog television is fast becoming as obsolete as corner phone booths, rabbit ears and black-and-white television. The revolutionary, state-of-the-art technological advancements offered by Verizon FiOS TV deliver ultra-reliable service, a razor-sharp picture and sound quality, and robust entertainment options that beat cable and satellite hands down.
What’s So Great About Fiber Optics, Anyway?
Ever heard the phrase “faster than the speed of light?” It’s now a reality. Fiber optics is a unique technology that transmits data through ultra-thin strands of glass fiber, using laser-generated pulses of light — and light travels faster than any other wave, 300,000 kilometers per second. The result? Mind-boggling speed, almost no loss of quality over long distances, and virtually unlimited capacity or bandwidth.
Verizon FiOS TV broadcasts with a 100% fiber optic network with room-shaking Dolby 5.1 surround-sound, which delivers a crystal-clear picture and sound that no competitor on the market today can match.
In addition to advanced digital TV service, Verizon's FiOS network also delivers the fastest consumer Internet connection available. Verizon phone service is also provided over the FiOS network and is also delivered with reliability and amazing speed. That’s a big plus for budget-conscious consumers, who can not only streamline paperwork by bundling services; they can often save hundreds of dollars a year over the cost of purchasing services individually.
Cable vs. fiber optics
When it comes to fiber optics, though, it’s important to realize that not all networks are alike. Some cable companies like to boast about their fiber-optic networks, but they only use fiber in their main lines and as far as their central offices. For the all-important connection between those “local exchanges” and customers’ homes, they typically rely on traditional copper phone lines or coaxial cables that significantly slow data transmission speeds and limit bandwidth.
By contrast, Verizon is leading the industry well ahead of its cable competitors to bring customers the benefits of 100% digital TV. No more jumbled cable images or blocked satellite dishes, since the fiber-optic network makes it possible to broadcast even the clearest picture 100% of the time.
Fiber is also more reliable than copper -- less susceptible to inclement weather and easier to maintain. And its unique technology allows us to monitor the network and make repairs even before our customers notice problems.
Fiber to the Home
But what really makes FiOS truly revolutionary is that Verizon’s “Fiber-to-the-Home” (FTTH) network — in addition to being the first available directly to consumers — offers a virtually unlimited bandwidth. That opens up all kinds of exciting possibilities for users, from blazing-fast interactive content and home shopping to highly efficient telecommuting, telemedicine and audio/video on demand.
What’s more, you never have to worry about installation Verizon takes pride in providing its customers with the complete “white glove treatment,” making the process as comfortable, smooth and educational as possible. A highly skilled technician will set up your entire home network, at no charge, and stay until you are completely satisfied.
HD and Premium Channels, On Demand Videos, and More
And unlike satellite providers, FiOS TV even provides an extensive library of free and pay Video On Demand selections. Currently over 14,000 titles are available through FiOS Video On Demand — with over 1,000 selections in HD!
Free selections include programming from Discovery, Discovery Health, Animal Planet, National Geographic Channel, Travel Channel, MTV, E!, VH1, and Music Choice music videos, among others.
Families in particular enjoy the Home Media DVR FiOS offers, which allow you to save money by having only one DVR, yet watch up to three different recorded shows on up to three TVs at the same time. No more TV wars!
The Future is Fiber
It’s clear that this trail-blazing technology is rapidly gaining ground and here to stay. In fact, experts at the Fiber to the Home Council say fiber-to-the-home connections are the ONLY technology with enough bandwidth to handle projected consumer demands during the next decade reliably and cost-effectively.
Last but not least, fiber-optic technology keeps getting better, with no end in sight. It’s virtually a "blank canvas” for technology innovators at Verizon and elsewhere to create new uses and tools for the future of broadband.
So with FiOS TV, you’ll not only enjoy the best television experience available anywhere, you’ll be ready to enjoy exciting futuristic uses such as 3D holographic high-definition television and games that will one day be everyday fixtures in households worldwide. Get ready for the future today!
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