While its prices run in the middle of the pack, Verizon offers some hard-to-beat perks in the form of its mix-and-match TV and internet packages. We’re talking about top-notch internet speeds and some pretty stellar channel line-ups. (We think The Most Fios TV is where it’s at for sports channels.) But which Verizon Fios TV and internet combo is right for you? We’ll take a look at three different ways to mix and match Verizon Fios Home Internet and Fios TV to make a budget plan, a sports-lovers plan, and a streaming plan. So grab your detective hat and we’ll shed some light on Verizon’s Mix & Match combos. This bundle also comes with 200 Mbps download and upload speeds, which are spot-on for small- to medium-sized families who like to stream a little Disney+ while they game on the weekends. First, there’s no need to worry about early termination fees if you want to cancel your service because you’re not roped into an annual contract with this plan. Second, the ability to choose five of the channels you want and even swap them in and out every month is hard to beat. We also love that Verizon’s internet is fiber. Fiber internet tends to be more reliable than DSL or cable, and that reliability shows in Verizon Fios Home Internet’s most recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) report. The FCC report states that Verizon Fios Home Internet’s actual download speeds divided by its advertised download speeds come out to 107.9%.1 That means you get faster download speeds than what you pay for.
Keep your home security system, smart TV, and other devices connected A small or medium family can stream and game together Stream in HD or even 4K, gasp!
The best part of Your Fios TV is that if you decide to swap one of your five favorite channels out, you can do that each billing cycle. And hey, if you want to swap that old favorite channel back in a few months later, you can do that too. You just have to wait for the next billing cycle—and you can even schedule it. And the Fios Gigabit Connection offers download speeds of up to 940 Mbps. That’s plenty of oomph to let you, your kiddos, your partner, and your whole extended family stream replays of all the action. But keep in mind most other TV and internet combos out there won’t get you anywhere close to near gigabit speeds like Fios Gigabit Connection does. Or you might experience the opposite, where the internet download speeds are fast but your TV channel line-up is cut in half. Verizon’s plans also come with no annual contract, which means there’s one less thing to worry about if you move or can’t continue your service for some other reason. We like that. That’s because its fiber network was reported to deliver faster speeds than it advertised, according to the FCC.1 It also comes with fast upload speeds of up to 880 Mbps, which makes uploading files a breeze. #Winning.
A large family and maybe even a few friends can stream to their heart’s content You can host a media server and share family photos and videos Your kiddo can become the next YouTube or Twitch star
This TV package also comes with a few add-on channels that you’d pay extra for otherwise: SHOWTIME, STARZ, and MGM+. Jackpot. We mentioned it before, but we’ll say it again: We love how Verizon’s Your Fios TV plan lets you pick your five favorite channels and then recommends a channel line-up for you. And the 400 Mbps download speeds you get on top of that are perfect for streaming Netflix in the living room, Disney+ in the playroom, and Hulu in the kitchen. Another thing to watch out for is promotional prices. Plans like Frontier’s Fiber Custom Essentials + Fiber Internet 500/500 start out lower than Verizon’s 400 Mbps Internet + Your Fios TV combo, but that lower price lasts for only the first year of your two-year contract. Verizon’s 400 Mbps Home Internet plan also comes with symmetrical upload speeds. That means you’re able to upload videos, photos, PDFs, and anything else you want at 400 Mbps or thereabouts.
A medium- to large-sized family can stream the latest shows Your kiddos can play a battle royale game with their besties You can upload that PowerPoint presentation from your home office
The way Verizon charges for its add-on channels is a little different from most other providers we’ve seen. While other providers charge you a set price per month based on which channel you pick, Verizon cuts you a deal. Verizon charges $15 to $40 extra per month (on top of your TV plan cost) depending on how many premium channels you add. So the more channels you add, the lower your price per channel is. We really like the Fios On Demand user interface because it has a really easy way to filter your search results to show only free shows and movies. Yup, you can avoid searching for the perfect show to watch and hearing the sad trombone when you find out it’ll cost you something extra. Plus, if you grabbed an add-on channel like HBO, you can surf through all the movies and TV shows you get with that premium channel subscription right there in the Fios On Demand interface. #Winning Netflix feature available only with Multi-Room Premium DVR or Multi-Room Enhanced DVR service. The star of the show is Verizon’s Your Fios TV plan. We definitely think this plan is worth checking out—it lets you pick your five favorite channels and then recommends a TV package based on what you like to watch.
200 Mbps Internet + Your Fios TV: Best for budgeters. If you’re looking for value, Your Fios TV recommends a channel line-up that focuses on your five favorite channels. And the 200 Mbps internet plan is perfect for a bit of streaming and gaming. Fios Gigabit Connection + The Most Fios TV: Best sports coverage. If you want all the sports channels, The Most Fios TV has ‘em, from baseball to basketball, football to hockey. And if you can’t find your game on TV, the up to 940 Mbps internet ensures you can at least stream it. 400 Mbps Internet + Your Fios TV: Great for streaming shows. If you prefer streaming your latest binge-watching obsession but also like to check out what’s airing on the broadcast networks, this plan strikes the perfect balance.
