We’ve told you about all the interactive football content on FiOS, made possible by our all-fiber network. So it shouldn’t come as a complete surprise that we’re using some of the same technology to expand the game-day experience for fans actually at the stadium.

The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., is a good case in point. Home of the Jets and Giants, the New Meadowlands is one of the most technologically advanced in the country. Screens and other devices in the stadium are connected by Verizon’s fiber and wireless networks and by Cisco technology, which means that fans will enjoy the added benefit of video, player statistics and other information as they watch the game. Read more...

Many of you have asked about bringing new HD channels to the FiOS TV lineup. FiOS TV now offers up to 142 HD channels depending on your market and more than 3,300 HD video-on-demand titles every month, and we’re happy to tell you about two new HD channels today.

Last week we launched Investigation Discovery HD. Now on channel 623, the popular investigation network offers viewers the chance to see Paula Zahn explore various crime mysteries in “On The Case” or meet up with the Indianapolis police department’s homicide detectives in “The Shift.” Read more...

Boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are about to get an interactive ringside seat on FiOS TV with Showtime Sports Interactive. For industry-watchers, it's the first HD Interactive EBIF offering (more about that later).

As I've admitted before, I'm a shameless reality TV addict. Some of the best reality programs have nothing to do with voting someone off an Island. More often I'm now gravitating to the more "real" reality shows about food, cooking, decorating and house hunting. For example, I was excited to watch some of my favorite Food Network chefs take on the White House's executive chef, Cristeta Comerford, on Sunday Night's episode of "Iron Chef." Those commercials previewing the episode that said the secret ingredient was "of national importance" reeled me in. Read more...

The holidays are over, and it's cold almost everywhere. Just when it seems that we'll never make it to spring, there's something to look forward to: Our beloved network TV shows are back this week. My FiOS TV guide says there's plenty of other stuff to watch. Read more...

You want video on demand? We have it - more than 18,000 monthly titles in every market. With this much VOD, our customers have plenty to watch, but it shouldn't come as a surprise that they have their favorites. Here are the Top 10 movie selections on FiOS TV VOD for 2009. Any surprises? Read more...

Around here, HD is always on our minds, but perhaps more so at this time of year when many of us are making holiday-buying decisions. Buying one of those new HD TV sets? Verizon customer service reps are ready to tell you exactly what you'll need to get the best HD that FiOS has to offer, including a selection of HD set-top boxes. We offer everything from an HD set-top box to an HD DVR to our HD Home Media DVR, which lets subscribers record programming on one set and watch it on up to six other TV sets in the home. They can even pause recorded programming on one set and continue watching it on another. Read more...

Whether you're a pro football fan or not, the "big game" in February is a great excuse to throw a party. I'm already planning mine, including how I'm going to show off the wonders of FiOS TV to my friends. Because where else but on FiOS can you see replays in stunning, pure HD while trash-talking onscreen through Twitter without missing a second of the game? If you have FiOS TV and you're also looking to party on Feb. 7, Verizon wants to help. We're looking for 1,000 FiOS TV subscribers to open their doors to friends and neighbors, inviting them to experience the big game in all its crystal clear, interactive glory. Read more...

If Sunday night's Giants-Eagles game is any indication of what this week will bring, the next two games should be very interesting. And with two undefeated teams playing this Thursday and Saturday, we have a lot to look forward to. This Thursday night, I'll be glued to my couch, watching Peyton Manning's undefeated Colts take on the Jaguars on FiOS TV. And I've already told my wife not to make any plans for Saturday, when I can watch Drew Brees and the undefeated Saints take on the Cowboys. Both games will be on the NFL Network, which I can watch in HD, with the picture and sound quality that only FiOS can offer. Read more...

Like getting things for free? Over the past few months, we've told you about a variety of free previews for FiOS TV customers, including EPIX, Disney Family Movies, CBS College Sports Network and NHL Center Ice. Well, we have more free stuff coming your way. From today through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m., FiOS TV customers will be able to watch Starz and Encore for free. So check out all of the movies and original series that both channels have to offer. Starz can be found on channels 340-347 in SD and 840, 842, 845 and 847 in HD. Encore is on channels 350-362 (SD) and 850 in HD. Read more...

Watching more HD? You're not alone. A recent study from Knowledge Networks called "How People Use HDTV 2009" found that high-def viewing has drastically increased in just the last two years. What a shocker, huh? But, in fact, the report shows that daily HD viewing has grown by 65 percent since 2007. In addition, approximately two-thirds of those surveyed said they "always make the effort" to watch a show in HD. Read more...

FiOS TV subscribers will be the first in line when the new blockbuster EPIX channel debuts this weekend. As I've said here, we're excited to be the only provider to offer EPIX. Well, the time has come, and the new EPIX channel goes live on FiOS TV Friday. From Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m., FiOS TV customers can check out the premium channel free of charge. Read more...

Back in July, we confirmed for you here that Verizon had reached a deal with EPIX, a new movie channel with a broad and impressive collection of well-known titles that will be made available to FiOS TV subscribers. Since then, we started a free preview of EPIX on our video-on-demand service, which I hope you've been enjoying. I know I have - they offer an incredible selection of movies, with over 100 films in HD. "Godfather Weekend" anyone? EPIX on demand is free until the end of this month. Read more...

Last month we promised you more premium video-on-demand programming in HD on FiOS TV. Well, starting today, FiOS TV HD customers who subscribe to HBO or Cinemax can watch 300 hours of HD programming from the two premium channels. Not only are we giving FiOS TV customers more HD programming from HBO and Cinemax than any other provider, but also FiOS TV is the only provider offering Cinemax HD on VOD. Your neighbors with old-fashioned cable won’t have it. Read more...

On Monday we told you about the NFL RedZone "freeview" coming this Sunday. But if for you fall means more hockey than football, check out NHL Center Ice. Starting today, Verizon FiOS TV customers can try Center Ice free for three weeks. Customers can watch all of the games that the NHL Center Ice package airs through Oct. 24. My hockey-crazed friend Bunny is gonna just love this. NHL Center Ice is on FiOS TV channels 1474-1488. Read more...

You’ve asked for more high-definition channels; we deliver. You asked for Mad Men in HD; we deliver. Once again, Verizon is bringing even more HD to FiOS TV customers. Say hello to four new high-definition channels: AMC, WE TV and IFC from Rainbow Media Holdings and Fuse from MSG Media. Read more...

Ever since the start, FiOS TV has had more HD content than big cable. But maybe you missed the amount of premium content on FiOS -- more than 70 premium movie channels, including more than 40 channels in HD. We’re adding even more premium video-on-demand programming in HD this fall. And, if you already subscribe to a premium package, the new HD on-demand channels for your service come at no extra charge. Read more...

In 1899, the head of the U.S. Patent Office was rumored to have suggested the office be closed because everything that could be invented already had been. He never said that, experts say, and tens of thousands of new patents in the past century have shown the notion to be totally misguided anyway. Back then, Jules Verne foresaw a future filled with exciting devices, although he didn’t predict the Verizon FiOS network or the impact it would have on consumers and cable TV competition. Nor did Verne see the confusion and frustration that can develop as customers try to hook together all their home entertainment gear. Read more...

How about seeing every crucial play from around the National Football League on a Sunday afternoon in real time? That’s the idea behind the new NFL RedZone. And when it launches on Sept. 13, you’ll see it on Verizon FiOS TV. For the football fan, this is huge and we’re excited to be among the first TV providers to carry the NFL RedZone. Fans get touchdowns and other important plays from the games taking place on Sunday afternoons. When a team goes inside its opponent’s 20-yard line, fans will see the plays as they happen. Read more...

As both a Penn State grad and a Yankees fan, I’m thrilled with a couple of new sports upgrades on FiOS. Verizon broadband and FiOS TV customers will soon have more ways to watch the New York Yankees or Big Ten college athletics. Read more...

If you like your TV schedule on your schedule, you’ll be happy to hear that new programs are coming to FiOS TV video-on-demand service. Besides its convenience, VOD is a great choice for anyone looking to save money on entertainment. FiOS TV customers can now watch new VOD from AMC, HSN, Disney Family Movies, Fox Studios, Univision among others. FiOS TV now includes more than 15,000 VOD titles we offer every month. Read more...

It’s hard to imagine that up until a year ago, New York City – the city with the best of everything – didn’t have a world-class TV provider. Read more...

Starting today, new Verizon High Speed Internet (HSI) customers can get a great deal on TV services including great football with the latest package from Verizon. We’re letting readers of the Verizon At Home blog know about this first here. Read more...

USA Today reports this morning that the FCC will investigate big cable's efforts to block pro sports games from competing TV services Read more...