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Verizon buddy-buddy with Comcast

by Jeff Chabot on April 8, 2010

Verizon added the Comcast Network to its FiOS TV lineup today, giving customers in the Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and certain New Jersey and Delaware areas access to Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games. Full Story

Verizon boasts most TV markets in New Jersey

by Jeff Chabot on December 8, 2009

verizon-fios_rev_330x186Verizon has marked the third year anniversary of launching FiOS TV in New Jersey by adding three more municipalities. The company says it is now the largest television provider in the state in terms of locations served, providing service to 348 municipalities. The added areas include New Brunswick (Middlesex County), Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), and Middle Township (Cape May County). Full Story

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Verizon FiOS to launch three new World TV channels

by Jeff Chabot on December 1, 2009

verizon fios logoVerizon will launch three new additional channels this week from World TV that include Korean, Mandarin and Greek language programming. Verizon says they now offer 35 international channels (although their website says 60), in 20 different languages through their fiber-optic FiOS TV service. Full Story

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Verizon launches FiOS TV in Allentown, PA

by Jeffrey Nukom on November 5, 2009

verizon fios logoIn Allentown, Pennsylvania, Verizon has launched its FiOS TV fiber-optic network providing 128 HD channels in the area as well as 2,400 high-definition VOD titles. Verizon is offering the combined television/voice/internet service at an introductory price of $79.99 for the first six months. Full Story

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Verizon expands FiOS service in Baltimore County, Md

by Jeffrey Nukom on October 20, 2009

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Verizon has expanded its FiOS service to 25,000 additional residencies in Baltimore County, Maryland, offering over 500 digital channels in the state and a lineup of 132 HD channels. Full Story

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Comcast launches 17 HD channels in MA areas

by Jeff Chabot on October 19, 2009

Comcast has launched 17 new high-definition (HD) channels in parts of Massachusetts, including Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis and Plainville. Full Story

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AT&T expands IPTV service to Jackson, MS

by Jeffrey Nukom on October 12, 2009

AT&T has expanded its IPTV-based U-verse service to parts of Jackson, Mississippi. The television/voice/internet package offers at least 110 high-definition (HD) channels as well as remote DVR control from a cell phone or PC. Full Story

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FiOS TV debuts in central New York

by Jeffrey Nukom on October 5, 2009

Verizon’s FiOS TV has launched in eight parts of central New York, including Clay, East Syracuse, North Syracuse, Cicero, DeWitt, Salina, Camillus and Fleming. The fiber optic-based service is now available to 50,000 residencies, with an additional 12,000 to be added by the end of the month. Full Story

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U-verse launches in Southeast Louisiana

by Jeffrey Nukom on October 2, 2009

If you live in Southeast Louisiana you may have another choice for television service from AT&T’s U-verse. U-verse provides TV, voice and internet service via IPTV through their fiber-optic and copper wire network. Full Story

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Verizon’s FiOS moving into Pittsburgh

by Jeff Chabot on September 22, 2009

For some residents in Pittsburgh, PA, Verizon’s FiOS TV will be available in as little as weeks, according to a company announcement celebrating a 10-year cable franchise agreement with the city. Verizon is also offering cash back for customers who sign up before Dec. 19. Full Story

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FiOS TV expands in Rhode Island

by Jeff Chabot on September 8, 2009

As well as reaching five new communities in Massachusetts, Verizon’s FiOS TV has also expanded to two communities in Rhode Island. Residents in East Providence and Woonsocket will now have access to the fiber-optic based service, offering 122 HD channels in the markets. Full Story

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U-verse launched in Louisville and Spartanburg

by Jeffrey Nukom on August 31, 2009

As well as launching in the Greater Mobile, AL area, AT&T has also brought U-verse service to parts of Louisville, Kentucky and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The fiber-optic based service is available to order in those areas starting today. Full Story

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AT&T U-verse now available in Mobile, AL

by Jeffrey Nukom on August 31, 2009

AT&T’s U-verse TV service is now available in the Greater Mobile, Alabama area. The expansion is the company’s first along the Central Gulf Coast, and includes parts of Mobile and Pensacola. Full Story

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Memphis gets AT&T U-verse

by Jeffrey Nukom on August 17, 2009

AT&T’s IPTV based U-verse service has been made available in parts of Memphis, Tennessee today. The triple service package includes AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. Basic service starts at $49 a month. Full Story

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Verizon’s FiOS TV approved for Hull, MA

by Jeffrey Nukom on July 30, 2009

Verizon has been given permission by the Hull Board of Selectmen this week to provide FiOS TV service to residents of Hull. This brings the number of communities where FiOS has been approved to 99 in the state of Massachusetts. Full Story

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