Btw this isn't FIOS it's just fiber from www.epbfi.com... right?
FIOS = Verizon branding in theory.
In theory, the way FIOS works is:
Fiber -> Their Box (has a UPS etc) -> RJ45 to my Router
-> Wires/Rj11 to my then copper phone setup
On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 06:05:24PM -0400, DSinc wrote:
> Bryan,
> Thanks. I made a simple call to the marketing side.
> Learned that "their" FIOS service clips into my internal phone wiring.
> OK. But, my internal phone wiring is broken ATM. I know. FIX IT!
> I know! I know! Working on this......
>
> Yes, did wish to continue to use my DLink DGL-4300 router.
>
> No, Need a new "modem." Have no plan to use either of the ADSL modems
> from the Phone Company! Should I look at Surfboard from Motorola?
>
> OR,.... do you mean that my Router's WAN port could be just connected to
> JUST a RJ11 PHONE Line?
>
> I know. More FIOS learning for me!
>
> BTW, my pending FIOS (15M/15M) is now $57.99/mo. Seems steep. But WTF!
> Nothing's cheap any more............. :)
> Best,
> Duncan
>
>
> On 06/21/2010 17:31, Bryan Seitz wrote:
> >
> > Honestly you're fine where you are ;)
> >
> > You would just need a decent router to share the connection with your
> > computers/lan. It's possible
> > you already have a good one. They should provide the phone equipment, in
> > theory.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 05:17:12PM -0400, DSinc wrote:
> >> My electric service provider
> >> http://www.epbfi.com
> >> has notified me that they can now offer me a FIOS connection for
> >> "internet" and "tv." What they call "FI-Phone" comes later this year.
> >> I have waited 3yrs for this!
> >>
> >> No, I do NOT know how much yet. Still digging. I do know that the basic
> >> offering is 15M/15M (~$45-$55/mo). I'd like to think about this.
> >>
> >> How do I start to figure out what "my-side" boxes I need to start
> >> shopping? I have never seen a FIOS connection!
> >>
> >> I understand CABLE. I have/use ADSL. I would so love to completely fire
> >> my current ISP (ATT) and their "dial-tone" phone line.
> >>
> >> So, seeking experience, suggestions, etc. ATM.
> >> TNX,
> >> Duncan
> >
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Bryan G. Seitz
