FIOS Router

[StuParker1]

Is it possible to purchase your router from Verizon for FIOS?  Right now your renting said router and figured it could be cheaper to purchase?  Also Verizon paid a service call because I was having issues with my internet which they were able to fix however I am now sitting here with 2 extra FIOS routers.  No reason why the tech that came to my house left these extras but will customer support be able to send me out a pre-paid return sticker and box to send these back in?

Thanks

[jumpin68ny]

There is no separate line item on your bill that shows a rental for the Verizon Router.  You can use your own router if you choose.  For the TV service you are indeed renting the set top box.

Since these are peer-to-peer forums your best bet is to call Tech Support and request they pick them up.

Jim

[Hubrisnxs]

router's free

[lasagna]

Agree ... the router is free.  No cost savings to be had by substituting your own or purchasing one.

Also, keep in mind that if you're a FiOS TV customer that you need to use this router in order for your STB's to function -- the router bridges together the wireless, local LAN switch, and MoCA LAN (LAN over Coax) networks and then routes those thru the router and out to the internet (via either a WAN ethernet cable or another MoCA WAN connection).

The STB's use the internet connection to get their guide data, etc.

[dslr595148]

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@lasagna wrote:

Also, keep in mind that if you're a FiOS TV customer that you need to use this router in order for your STB's to function -- the router bridges together the wireless, local LAN switch, and MoCA LAN (LAN over Coax) networks and then routes those thru the router and out to the internet (via either a WAN ethernet cable or another MoCA WAN connection).

The STB's use the internet connection to get their guide data, etc.

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Yep, points OP to

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/16077