Cost of Increasing Internet speed? When best to do this?
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Hi

I just ordered Fios tonight. The "bundle" that had our features did not allow for 25/25. Should I order an upgrade after Fios is installed or should I do it before?

I am in NYC

Thanks so much

Jay

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Re: Cost of Increasing Internet speed? When best to do this?
jumpin68ny
Master - Level 2

It all depends on your needs.  What do you plan to use the internet connection for?  If you are going to demand a lot of downloading and uploading then it makes sense.  

I currently have 20/5 and have 3-4 PC's/laptops running, two VOIP phone lines operational and streaming internet radio and don't have any issues.  

You may be better off seeing what your needs are, does the internet speed they delivery acceptable for what you need.  If you find that you need more speed, than upgrade.

Just my 2 cents worth but probably worth 1/2 cent.

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ocean25
Specialist - Level 1

I'd suggest trying it as ordered. If you need more speed, you can always upgrade afterwards.  Smiley Wink

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jmw1950
Specialist - Level 2

Two comments. First going to 25/25 will 'break' the bundle, so it will cost you more money, and that is before you pay the 'up charge' for 25/25 service (which isn't too bad, but the upgrade to 50/50 is pretty dear).

With the exception of VOIP telephony, generally there is typically  far more downlink traffic bytes  than uplink traffic bytes, and to be blunt, VOIP doesn't take much.

Consider this for a moment. The underlying data rate for uncompressed voice is about 64kbps (IDSN). So a pair of them is 128kbs out of a 5mbps channel, about 2.5% of capacity.

Compressed voice (such as in used in cell phones is generally capped at 14.4kbps.

So unless you are running a server (which Verizon's Terms of Service prohibits for residential users), it is unlikely that the 5mbps uplink is running anywhere near capacity.

Also unlike DSL, generally with FiOS, what is advertised is what is delivered. FiOS isn't sensitive to the quality of the copper pair, or distance from the Central Office, and in fact quite a few users have discovered that FiOS is actually delivering more bandwidth than Verizon advertises. I know my 5 mbps uplink routinely tests at close to 6mbps.