Fios Gigabit Connection + Custom TV + 1-Year Disney+ Subscription + $100 Visa GC Expired

Cancel/Re-Sign Up Process
If the "moving" process below doesn't work, or you want to follow a different process to try and get a promo/better deal - see the wiki on the 100M thread (link below) for instructions on how to cancel/re-sign up with minimal downtime. Everything should apply the same for an upgrade to 1G BUT you need to make extra sure your ONT can support 1G and you are connected via Ethernet, not coax. If your ONT needs replacing, or if you can't run your own Ethernet to it, you'll need to do the process 1-2 weeks in advance so that you can schedule the truck roll (non-self install) date to be the same as your cancel date. If you aren't sure about your ONT, you should be able to call Verizon and ask if it is capable of GIG.

Wiki from 100M thread - https://slickdeals.net/f/10817763-verizon-fios-100-100-mbps-internet-39-99-month-auto-pay-required-new-customers-only?p=107433959#edit107433959

-Blue added by Drinkingbird 5/4/2019

Upgrading existing connection

Added 06/11/2017 by BramA2307

Verizon does not offer you the option to upgrade to Gigabit for $69.99/month. However, you can request a move to the exact same address, and get the price this way. Several users have had success with this method. Here's how to do it:

• Sign in to the Verizon FiOS portal
• Search for 'move' in the search box
• Select 'move my services'
• Select the option that says the current resident is moving out
• Select the same date for disconnecting the old address, and connection the new address. You probably will have downtime on just that day.
• Select the gigabit option, go through all the questions, confirm order

You'll get an email requesting documentation or a contact number for the current resident so they can arrange disconnecting them, which is of course you. Replying with a landlord contact number seems to work fine. You can put in the number of someone from your own household for example.

If you're still in contract, expect to pay an ETF (Early Termination Fee).
May be able to convince telephone customer support rep to waive the ETF and credit it back. Tell them there was no ETF notice when placing order online, and no mention of ETF in the subsequent monthly cost estimate email. YMMV.

Cost breakdown

For those who are cancelling current service and then calling to activate new service under another account name, please be advised that you must schedule deactivation of current service first.. then you can apply for new service online. Also here is the pricing breakdown for standalone gigabit internet service with FIOS.. (I was really surprised to see there is no commitment needed or no extra taxes, fees or charges are added to the $69.99 monthly fee):

Services Ordered: Monthly Amount
Fios Gigabit Connection $194.99
$10 Exclusive Online Order Discount Included -$10.00
$115 Special BonusDiscount Included -$115.00
Estimated Monthly Subtotal $69.99
Taxes, Fees and Other Verizon Charges $0.00
Estimated Monthly Total^ $69.99
One Time Charges: Charge Fios Setup @ $90 (Fee Waived due to online order)

Figure out your final bill with TV box rental fees:
V = number of TVs
if only one TV add $10
if more than one TV then $12 x V + $10
best way to avoid TV box rental fees is to get Tivo or your own HTSPC Windows media player (research this) with HDHOMErun or other PC cablecard tuner, you will need to pay unavoidable $5 monthly rental fee.
if you choose TV package that has ESPN or other sports channels add another $6-7
if you choose not to keep the Verizon residential phone number private add $4-5 per month.
add a broadcast fee that is unavoidable = $5-6

NYC:
NY Municipal Construction Surcharge
$2.49

Services Ordered: Monthly Amount
Fios Gigabit Connection $134.99
$10 Exclusive Online Order Discount Included -$10.00
$55 Special Bonus Discount Included -$55.00
Estimated Monthly Subtotal $69.99
Taxes, Fees and Other Verizon Charges (see detail) $2.49
Estimated Monthly Total^ $72.48




For existing customer, I would recommend to wait until online is available to select the upgrade. Phone in you may end up with less discount on the 2nd year. Just be aware.

Here is the breakdown (This is through phone. Online may carry different discount)

–$10 Fios Bundle 24 Mo. Discount thru May 1, 2019
–$15 Special 12 Mo. Discount thru May 1, 2018
–$110 Special Speed Bonus Discount Included

Internet

• First Year: $69.99
• Second Year: $84.99
• Third Year: $84.99 (If $110 holds)

Bundle

• First Year: $79.99
• Second Year: $94.99
• Third Year: $104.99 (If $110 holds)

If you do it online you will get 2 year w/ $10 discount and keep it at $69.99
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For more informationSee this Ars Technica article [arstechnica.com] trying to unwind the logic of the pricing.

For questions on using your own router (including pros and cons) instead of the supplied one from Verizon, consult this comprehensive guide [dslreports.com] over at DSL reports.

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https://www.fiercetelecom.com/tel...band-offer

Verizon has launched a new offer aimed at gamers through a partnership with Microsoft Xbox to bundle a one-year subscription with its standalone 1 Gbps FTTH service, a move to lure more customers as it reaches greater penetration of Fios in its Northeast market regions.

New customers that sign up for standalone 1 Gbps service between April 5 and May 4 will get a one-year Xbox Live Gold subscription and a choice of two top multistreamer games—PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or Sea of Thieves.

Pricing for the new service is competitive. Users will be able to get the Fios gigabit Connection for $79.99 a month. Any eligible customer that signs up online will also be able to waive the $99 setup charge.

Link to this Wiki