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Verizon High Speed Internet - Shelly


Posted: Apr 15, 2010

Was wondering if anyone has used Verizon High Speed Internet and what your experience as with it?  I am considering switching as it 50% less my current cable service.  TIA!

Verizon - Anonymous

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I've had Verizon DSL, I don't know if that is what you are referring to. I liked their service but for me the difference was the speed. I have cable internet at 2.5x faster download speed than I had with DSL. I waited for a special and got it for about the same price as Verizon. Before you sign up you might want to compare the speed they offer to your current cable. If that is not important to you then go for it!

I have it, and like the fact that I have - any problems SM

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with it. This is very important to me. I can count on it working. The only problems I have had come from the wireless router, Linksys. If you try to get tech support, you will be talking to India, and that is a nightmare.

Verizon High-Speed - 15+ exp

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I also switched from cable to Verizon. I my area the DSL equals or betters the speed of cable, and with the bundle deal I get everything for right around 114/month (phone with unlimited long distance, caller ID; direct tv with all channels including movies, and the highest dsl speed there is). Hope this helps. I have no problems with the service.


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