THIS COMPANY IS DECEITFUL BEYOND BELIEF
Whatever price your given for your service is a lie. If it sounds reasonable its because its promotional and doesnt include equipment rental or taxes and fee prices. My service cost is currently $103/ mo for cable and internet. I have 2 DVR boxes and 1 standard cable box. My bill hasnt been under $192/ mo in the past 4 years.
I just cancelled my Cable service today and switched to an internet only month-month plan. I was told I could have 15/3 MBPS for 69.99/ mo, 50/5 MBPS for 79.99/ mo, or 75/20 MBPS for $84.99/ mo. Since I'll be streaming my tv and movies from now on I opted for the $84.99. I asked the rep if there would be any additional taxes or fees to which she said no and that the $84.99 was all inclusive. After I reviewed the email order confirmation I was sent I noticed their shady tactics at work as usual. $84.99 is a promotional price for 12 months at which point service becomes $94.99/ mo. I guess they didnt think that was relevant.
Ive seen this with them plenty of times. I took a job interview with a marketing company based out of Ontario CA. After being called back for a second interview I shadowed one of their salesman who went door to door claiming to be a Verizon Accounts Manager for the area and claiming that we could improve their services all while lowering their bill. We wore badges with the verizon logo and looked the part. The company had no affiliation with verizon outside of collecting a commission for each service start and upgrade they completed. But we lied to the face of Verizons customers (with verizons unofficial consent BTW) claiming to be high level verizon employees. We would review a recent bill for the resident then offer them some amazing LOOKING deal where they would get better/ faster service or better equipment and a lower monthly price. What we didnt tell them is that after the promotional period ended (usually 1 or 2 years) their bill would be significantly higher than it was before we switched their service without the possibility of going back or receiving a promotional deal again.
Once whatever BS promotional period has ended you can forget about customer appreciation. I had TV and Internet on the FIOS network for 6 years with Verizon. Ive been "leasing" the same cable boxes and modem this entire time. Despite the ridiculous price Ive been paying every month for my service and the fact that Ive more than paid the retail cost of my cable equipment in leasing payments they refused to upgrade any of my equipment. My DVR could hold maybe 7 or so hours of HD programming before it was full and started overwriting programs but hey, what do they care? I requested a newer modem with wireless N capabilities to go with the 75/20 MBPS internet service I just upgraded to and was refused. I pleaded with the rep on the phone and asked if they could swing this in light of my years of being a loyal customer but was told there was nothing they could do. I could pay another $99.99 plus shipping and they would be happy to send me a better router. The rep mentioned that the phone calls were recorded during the conversation as well. A way of saying "Hey I agree with you, your current modem cant even wirelessly keep up with the service you just ordered and you probably deserve an upgrade after all this time but my company doesnt give a $%^# about you and it will be my job on the line if I give you something in recognition of your years of patronage and all the money we've made off of you."
The technician that comes out to your property to install your equipment after you sign up, guess what? They dont work directly for Verizon either. Theyre subcontracted, much like the representative who was lying to your face. What does this mean to you? It means that when they start drilling holes, running cables, and screwing equipment into your walls (big noticeable equipment I might add) if they screw anything up or damage anything its not verizon thats gonna be held responsible, Its Bobs General Contracting service or whatever company is subbed out to perform the installation. If you have a problem thats who you will be dealing with.
Verizon FIOS is the fastest service you can get. Scuzzy, shady, unethical Verizon installed and owns the fiber-optic lines that the service is delivered through so they're the only provider of fiber-optic service in most (if not all) areas. If there was any other company that offered the same service I would be thrilled to switch! Literally thrilled! It would make me that much happier just to know I wasnt giving Verizon any more of my money. They are beyond deceitful and truly couldnt care less about their customers. If ever there was a company who deserved to lose its entire customer base its Verizon. So do as you please but be warned, what you think is happening is NOT what is happening. And ABSOLUTELY DO NOT trust or even speak to anyone who comes to you claiming to be a verizon rep. They are lying scripted salesmen. read more