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Learn more about solutions for solving common connection issues.

 

I'm experiencing this:

  • I have no connection
  • Slow connection
  • My connection is “off” and “on”

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Try this quick Fix:


Turning your router off and on solves most connection issues.

  1. Unplug my router
  2. Wait 1 minute.
  3. Plug your router back in.
  4. Attempt to connect to the Internet.
If rebooting your router didn't solve the issue, review specific troubleshooting tips for your router.
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Try this next:


If turning your router off and on didn’t improve your connection, there could be other reasons your connection could be down or slow.

  • Check your computer for viruses, spyware or a full hard-drive. You may think you have a connection issue, but your computer performance may be impacted by spyware, viruses or a full hard-drive. Use the virus protection software available from Verizon Internet Security Suite to remove viruses or spyware from your computer or remove programs from your computer.

  • Your Internet usage could be at capacity. If you are streaming several videos simultaneously, for example, it could cause your connection to slow down.

  • Electronic devices (ie TVs or microwaves) or physical obstructions (ie walls or floors) could cause interference with your router’s signal. Move your modem or wireless networking router away from these obstructions.Learn more about devices that cause intermittent loss of connection.


  • FiOS TV Video-on-Demand (“VOD”) usage. Your FiOS Internet service and FiOS TV VOD service share capacity on the fiber optic connection to your home. The capacity available for your FiOS Internet access service may be reduced if you are watching multiple FiOS TV VOD titles simultaneously.

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