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What is Verizon FiOS TV?
Using our state-of-the-art fiber optic network, Verizon FiOS TV is the latest in entertainment and will transform the way you experience television. FiOS TV has an extensive channel lineup with more than 200 digital channels and 20+ local and national HDTV channels, as well as exciting features such as a dual-tuner Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and over 10,000 On Demand titles. With FiOS TV, you get eye-popping color and vivid sound, amazingly-sharp pictures and a TV experience worth bragging to your neighbors about.

How does Verizon FiOS TV differ from cable TV service?
While traditional cable TV networks use mostly coaxial cable to deliver service to your home, Verizon FiOS is 100% fiber-optic all the way to your home. The Verizon FiOS network provides unparalleled bandwidth allowing you to get more channels, more high definition programming and more On Demand titles. Inside your home, we use your existing coaxial cable wiring for FiOS TV, making installation easy.

How does Verizon FiOS TV differ from satellite service?
Satellite providers require you to install a dish onto your home with a clear line of sight to the southern sky in order to receive service. With FiOS, all your Verizon services come to your home on one fiber. The Verizon FiOS network provides unparalleled bandwidth allowing you to get more channels, more high definition programming, and more On Demand titles. Inside your home, we use your existing coaxial cable wiring for FiOS TV, making installation easy.

Is Verizon FiOS TV Service available at my house?
You can check availability for your service address here. Eligibility for Verizon FiOS TV Service is based on your service address and not your telephone service. If you are eligible for Verizon FiOS TV, you will be provided a phone number to call and place your order. If you are not eligible you will be prompted to fill out an email notification form. Please note that you must opt-in to receive emails from Verizon if you want to receive an email when FiOS TV is available in your neighborhood.