Check your Verizon agreement. Mine says that the termination fee is prorated $10/month starting with the second month. That means, for instance, that if the ETF is $230 and you cancel two months later, it's $220, and so on.
This is what I found for a CURRENT offer, at
http://www22.verizon.com/home/aboutfios/?CMP=DMC-CVS_ZZ_ZZ_E_TV_N_X001 .
I'm underlining the relevant part:
"Limited-time offer for new FiOS TV and Internet residential customers subscribing to a FiOS Triple Play bundle online. Promotional rate applied via $20 bill credit for 24 months; beginning month 25 standard monthly rates apply. Price guarantee applies to base monthly rate only; excludes optional services. Rate may increase after 24 months. 2-year agreement req’d. Beginning month 2, up to $230 early termination fee (w/ $10/mo. prorated reduction) applies. Other fees, taxes, equipment charges & terms apply. Activation fee waived via bill credit. Subject to credit approval & may require a deposit. FiOS available in select areas. Actual speeds may vary. Battery backup for standard fiber-based voice service, FiOS Digital Voice, & E911 (but not other voice services) for up to 8 hours. Offer ends 6/16/12."
Don't forget - You may not have this in your agreement, so check to see what yours says. Good luck with everything.
