What's the difference between FiOS and Standard services?
From the blazing speed and crystal clarity of the 100% fiber optic FiOS® network to the proven reliability of our standard services, Verizon provides TV, Internet and phone products that will exceed your expectations today—and continue to delight you down the road.
FiOS
FiOS is Verizon’s newest service. Verizon FiOS TV, FiOS Internet and FiOS Digital Phone services run on a sophisticated network of 100% fiber-optic designed to enhance speed and clarity so you can enjoy the fastest Internet in the U.S. and TV with the best HD picture quality.
Standard
Standard Verizon Internet and Standard Phone services run on a copper wire network and utilize dependable DSL Internet technology offering top-rated reliability at an affordable price offering. For TV, we've partnered with DIRECTV®, to bring you the highest-quality satellite TV with an impressive lineup of HD channels.
Because not all Verizon services are offered in all areas, you’ll want to check availability before making any decisions. Here’s the good news: No matter what type of TV, Internet or phone plan you choose, one thing will stay the same. You can trust Verizon to consistently deliver the speed, quality and network reliability you need to stay connected to your world.
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and other hot spots. So you
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Verizon wireless Internet service includes Wi-Fi service access for eligible residential Internet customers
Enjoy nationwide Wi-Fi access in select areas at over 5,000 hotspot locations -- at no extra charge
Connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi hotspots in airports,hotels and more with your PC laptop
It's easy to get Verizon Wi-Fi just a few short steps.
Check your Laptop
When you register for Verizon Wi-Fi, We'll help you check to see if your laptop meets our system requirements.
Verizon Wi-Fi is not available for PDAs, Phones, desktop PCs or Macs.
Most late-model laptops have wireless capability, but if yours doesn't, you'll need to buy a wireless card.
Register and download software
Go to our Web site for Verizon customers - MyVerizon.
Sign in to "My Account".
Once you've signed in, you'll be able to register for a Verizon Wi-Fi account.
If you're not eligible, you can order new Internet service or upgrade your current plan.
Register and download software
Registration is quick and easy-you only need to add a Wi-Fi account to your current Verizon Internet account.
We'll first help you check to make sure your laptop meets Verizon Wi-Fi system and speed requirements and is set up correctly.
After your download is complete, you'll see a Verizon Wi-Fi Connect icon in your Windows task bar(bottom right of your laptop screen)
Find a hotspot and connect
3 easy ways to find a Verizon Wi-Fi hotspot
Automatic alert - Whenever you're within a Verizon hotspot, the Verizon Wi-Fi Connect icon in your task bar will alert you with a pop-up screen and you can sign in and connect.
Search offline - The Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory is downloaded with your Wi-Fi software so you can look for hotspots without being connected to the Internet. You can update the Directory whenever you're online by selecting the Verizon Wi-Fi icon and choosing "update" - so you'll always have the most recent hotspot list handy.
Search online - Whenever you're online, you can sign in to Verizon Central and select the "Find Verizon Wi-Fi Hotspots" link in the My Account/ Wi-Fi section.
Connect to the Internet
Once you know you're at a Verizon hotspot, look for the Verizon Wi-Fi Connect alert message on your screen or right-click the icon in your task bar, then select "Connect", enter your user name and password, and you're good to go.
And remember - you'll need to stay fairly close to the hotspot-within about 150 feet-to keep a strong connection.
Select the icon to disconnect from the Internet or to update the Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory on your laptop.
Check our Frequently Asked Questions about system requirements for your laptop, registering and installing software, finding and connecting to hotspots, and much more.
Verizon Wi-Fi is included with all FiOS Internet 15/5 Mbps and higher speed plans as well as High Speed Internet Enhanced plans and in designated locations only. The Service requires Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 3. Not available for Macintosh or Windows XP 64-bit operating systems.