Resolved Questions About Verizon Fios

[JayAgostino]

I have no idea of how well it works.

Judging by the specs, I’m not too worried about that.

you will be limited by the capabilities of the computers and devices that connect to the router.

All of my main devices have WiFi 6 and are only about a year old, so I’m not too worried about that either.

I have never used Zoom, so no idea. But again, you are not likely to get gigabit speeds over wifi.

Well, what about any video conferencing software in general?

I know that I won’t get gigabit speeds over WiFi, but wouldn’t it still be faster than what I already have (especially when it comes to upload speeds)? Even then, I might be using Zoom over Ethernet a good portion of the time.

 

[Boyd01]

Honestly, I think I've contributed about all I can here. Hopefully someone else can provide additional insights.

 

[2984839]

What do you mean?

Wifi will be the limiting factor. Trying to connect through a centrally located all-in-one router that includes a wireless access point will be significantly slower than having multiple APs where you need them. Even so, sitting right next to a very good 802.11ac AP, I only get around 300Mb/s, whereas ethernet devices get around 900 Mb/s.

 

[JayAgostino]

Honestly, I think I've contributed about all I can here. Hopefully someone else can provide additional insights.

Well, thanks for your contributions in this thread! My questions have generally been answered anyways, so I’m satisfied.
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sitting right next to a very good 802.11ac AP, I only get around 300Mb/s, whereas ethernet devices get around 900 Mb/s.

What about an 802.11ax AP?

 

[JayAgostino]

Oh, looking at “other networks” on my iPhone, I can see that two of my neighbors already have Verizon Fios, so that’s worth mentioning.

That might explain why Verizon Fios is available in my area.

 

[JayAgostino]

Oh, looking at “other networks” on my iPhone, I can see that two of my neighbors already have Verizon Fios, so that’s worth mentioning.

That might explain why Verizon Fios is available in my area.

As it turns out, my next-door neighbor has Verizon Fios (the 100 down/100 up plan). He likes it.

 

[PhoenixDown]

Are you planning to get FIOS TV Service or just FIOS Internet?

How proficient are you with networking/tech?

 

[JayAgostino]

Are you planning to get FIOS TV Service or just FIOS Internet?

Just the internet service, not the TV service.

How proficient are you with networking/tech?

I’m somewhat proficient when it comes to networking/tech, but I’m not exactly perfect either.

 

[PhoenixDown]

Using your own router should be fine in that case.

 

[JayAgostino]

Using your own router should be fine in that case.

Why not use the rental router? The router that I already have isn’t very good.

 

[satcomer]

Why not use the rental router? The router that I already have isn’t very good.

One time price or pay a fee each month, I guess you like subscriptions!

 

[JayAgostino]

One time price or pay a fee each month, I guess you like subscriptions!

What’s wrong with subscriptions?

 

[PhoenixDown]

You do what's right for you. Buy it or rent it. Whatever you feel best.

 

[JayAgostino]

You do what's right for you. Buy it or rent it. Whatever you feel best.

Well, okay. I’m not sure which one is right for me.

 

[satcomer]

What’s wrong with subscriptions?

When in future the your on fixed income and software used to be owned! Plus I’m not the only one Thant thinks this way because if I pay money I better own it and Not rent software!

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[JayAgostino]

When in future the your on fixed income and software used to be owned! Plus I’m not the only one Thant thinks this way because if I pay money I better own it and Not rent software!

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Okay, but what does that have to do with my questions?