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Verizon becomes exclusive VOD provider for upcoming MTV series

by Darren Murph posted Feb 6th 2008 at 4:06AM


Here's an interesting one. Apparently, Verizon has inked a deal with MTV to become its sole video-on-demand distributor of the upcoming series Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew. Granted, the VOD content won't be in high-definition or anything, but it will be available exclusively to FiOS TV subscribers just 24 hours after it debuts on February 7 at 10:00PM. More interesting here, however, is the premise of locking down specific carriers for doling out video-on-demand content -- personally, we aren't exactly enthralled by the idea (non-FiOS TV customers feel a bit left out?), but it's an interesting concept to draw in customers, for sure.

Norfolk, Massachusetts: get ready for FiOS TV

by Darren Murph posted Jan 30th 2008 at 2:57PM


For the third time in just two months, we're hearing that Verizon is planning to take its FiOS TV service to yet another nook in Massachusetts. This time around, it's the residents of Norfolk who can celebrate, as the Board of Selectmen in the town granted a cable franchise to VZW earlier this week. Thanks to the thumbs-up, some 2,700 more Bay State households are well on their way to having access to FiOS TV, and while a concrete date wasn't laid out for when those citizens could place their orders, we doubt it'll be long now.

Verizon grabs one million FiOS TV subscribers

by Darren Murph posted Jan 28th 2008 at 1:40PM


Just months after Verizon celebrated two years of FiOS, and merely four days after celebrating the same for New York, the firm has found yet another reason to boogie down. After a "banner 2007" and a presumably successful January 2008, the outfit has finally netted its one millionth FiOS TV subscriber. The milestone makes it the tenth largest cable provider in the United States, and considering that Mediacom is holding down the nine spot with 1.3 million, we'd say VZW is well on its way into single digits on the leaderboard. Meanwhile, that other fiber-based television carrier is aiming to hit the same mark before 2008 draws to a close.

MGM HD coming to Verizon's FiOS TV in late 2008

by Darren Murph posted Jan 24th 2008 at 7:42AM


Some 14 months after Poland curiously became the first locale to lock down MGM HD, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios is finally announcing a deal to get its channel on Verizon's own fiber-based television service. Starting sometime in "late 2008," FiOS TV subscribers in California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia (that's all of 'em, by the way) will be able to enjoy the channel in 1080i. Aside from rafts of movies, viewers can also expect "exclusive behind the scenes coverage of red carpet events, sneak peeks at new films in production, seasonal promotions and world premieres of newly re-mastered hits from the MGM library." Now, just how "late" are we talking, exactly?

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48000 more Portland-area homes getting FiOS services

by Darren Murph posted Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:33PM


Right before our very eyes, Portland, Oregon is quickly becoming a mecca of all things HD (not really, but you get the idea). Not even a full month after we learned that FiOS TV was coming to the area and its local NBC affiliate started newscasting in high-def, Verizon has now announced that some 48,000 more homes in the Portland Metro area will soon have access to FiOS. You heard right -- hordes of domiciles in the communities of Beaverton, Sunnyside / Damascus, McMinnville, Forest Grove, Gresham, Tigard, Tualatin and Camas / Washougal can look forward to receiving access to FiOS TV and high-speed internet. No word on a launch date for any of the aforementioned locales, but hold tight, VZW is blazing a path to those areas as we speak.

Comcast SportsNet Northwest hits Oregon FiOS TV, HD coming soon

by Darren Murph posted Jan 18th 2008 at 6:03PM

Although FiOS TV just landed in Oregon last month, early adopters in the area will be thrilled to know that Comcast SportsNet Northwest will now be included in the lineup. More specifically, users in the "greater Portland area" will have access to the aforementioned station on channel 66 within the Premier programming package. Regrettably, those Trail Blazers, Ducks, Beavers and Huskies won't be comin' atcha in high-definition until "later this year," but hey, at least you've got something to look forward to, right?

[Image courtesy of AP / Bill Kostroun]

Verizon's FiOS TV headed to Dover, Delaware

by Darren Murph posted Jan 15th 2008 at 7:27PM


Residents of Delaware's capital city can bust out the balloons and party hats, as it looks as if Verizon's FiOS TV is nearly ready to launch in your neck of the woods. Just yesterday, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize Verizon to offer its fiber-based television service in Dover. Thanks to the vote, it now joins Arden, Ardencroft, Ardentown, Bellefonte, Cheswold, Delaware City, Leipsic, Little Creek, Middletown, Newark, Odessa and Townsend as locales in The First State that have approved Verizon's franchise agreement. There's no telling when the next step (you know, actually offering service) will be taken, but rest assured, you're much, much closer today than you were just last week.

FiOS TV flipped on in Rowley, Massachusetts

by Darren Murph posted Jan 4th 2008 at 1:03AM


Sure, it's a bit late to enjoy over your holiday break, but merely weeks after we first heard that Verizon's FiOS TV was headed to Rowley, Massachusetts, the service is available to order. You heard right, folks -- if you happen to reside in one of the 1,800 or so Rowley-area homes that VZW saw fit to cover, you can phone up the provider now and get hooked up. Meanwhile, we'll just twiddle our thumbs and pretend to not be envious of your newfound option.

Verizon gifts more of New York with FiOS TV access

by Darren Murph posted Dec 25th 2007 at 7:57PM


We know, it's not like outsiders feel that New York really needs any more FiOS TV, but nevertheless, the Empire State is getting additional access courtesy of Verizon. Reportedly, the operator has just received authorization to offer FiOS TV service to residents of the Westchester County villages of Sleepy Hollow and Briarcliff Manor, the town of Ossining and a dozen villages on the North Shore of Long Island. More specifically, denizens in Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock and Thomaston can start getting their hopes up, as all that has to happen now is a review by the New York State Public Service Commission. Total number of NY communities now at least eligible for FiOS TV? 92.

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Rhode Island gets a lot more FiOS TV

by Darren Murph posted Dec 23rd 2007 at 12:05PM


Wondering what Verizon was going to get you for the holidays? If you find yourself a resident of the Ocean State, the answer could be FiOS TV access. Reportedly, the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carries granted Verizon licenses just this week to operate cable TV services in Charlestown, Cranston, Foster, Hopkinton, Johnston, Narragansett, North Providence, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, South Kingstown and Westerly. Apparently, Verizon had secured a license to operate in Service Area 6 earlier this year, but just now got approval on Areas 2, 3 and 8 covering the locales mentioned above. At first, just 29-percent of households in these communities will be able to get hooked up with FiOS TV, but if you aren't one of the fortunate ones when installations begin in "just a few weeks," hold VZW to its promise of "continued expansion in the coming year."

Verizon's FiOS TV coming soon to Rowley, Massachusetts

by Darren Murph posted Dec 19th 2007 at 8:55AM


As much of the country waits with bated breath, New England has claimed yet another FiOS TV hotspot -- well, almost. Reportedly, the Board of Selectmen in Rowley, Massachusetts granted a cable franchise to Verizon this past Monday, which essentially paves the way for some 1,800 more households in the Bay State to soon receive another option for television delivery. The agreement ensures that the number of Massachusetts communities in which the fiber-based service is available in will grow to 63, but unfortunately, there's no definitive word on when the inhabitants of Rowley will be able to take VZW up on its offers.

Verizon offering FiOS TV to even more New Yorkers

by Darren Murph posted Dec 18th 2007 at 11:44AM


Envious yet? Within the past two months, Verizon has expanded its FiOS TV coverage in New York not once, not even twice, but three times. This go 'round, the Long Island communities of Malverne, Stewart Manor, Centre Island, East Williston and the Village of The Branch are getting blessed along with the villages of Pelham Manor and Larchmont, the town of Mamaroneck and the city of Rye. According to the company, the service is already available in more than 145 NY communities, and it certainly doesn't look like it'll be slowing down the rollout rampage anytime soon.

Verizon's FiOS TV comes to 3500 homes in Chesapeake, Virginia

by Darren Murph posted Dec 18th 2007 at 3:02AM


Just as soon as AT&T announces that it's bringing U-verse to yet another region, Verizon fires back by trumpeting expansions of its own. The latest on the list is Chesapeake, Virginia, which becomes the newest locale to gain access to Verizon's fiber-based TV service. Apparently, installations are slated to begin anytime, and while we do know that some 3,500 households in a myriad communities will soon be eligible to receive FiOS TV, the actual list is far too long for this space. 'Course, that's why you'll be heading past the break hoping and praying to see your area listed.

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Verizon aims to compete with cable in Newburgh, New York

by Darren Murph posted Dec 17th 2007 at 7:40PM


It's not like New York is hurtin' for FiOS TV or anything, but the latest news involving the two revolves around a bit more than just expansion of service. Just under two months after the FCC approved a rule that would ban exclusive agreements that cable television operators have with apartment buildings, the New York Public Service Commission has issued an order "confirming Verizon's video franchise with the town." Reportedly, such an order will enable consumers in the Orange County town of Newburgh to have "a real choice for their cable television service" when FiOS TV arrives sometime next year. Additionally, Verizon has secured video franchises in 75 other NY communities, all of which are conveniently listed in the read link below.




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