FIOS Local in HD?
maslow
Newbie

Quick Question:  I have the FIOS local service with a STD receiver.  If I switch to a HD receiver will I get my local HD stations as well or do I have to pay extra for that?

Also do I have to have a technician come out to switch out my box or can Verizon send me a new box?

Thanks

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Re: FIOS Local in HD?
BrianMcD
Specialist - Level 1

The Local HD Channels are part of Essentials and should be included if you change to a HD STB.

Verizon will ship you out a new HD STB for you to install yourself.  Make sure to also request a return box and label for the SD STB (Unless you are keeping it for another older TV).

When installing it to your new TV use an HDMI or Composite connection.  There have been some reports of HDMI problems with certian televisions, so if you are having some starnge issues you may want to try using Component Cables.

Enjoy your new HDTV.

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Re: FIOS Local in HD?
jkiv
Contributor - Level 1

If you change to HD Box you will get your local HD broadcast regardless of what your service level is.  However,

Don't use composit   You cannot get HD on a composit connection. Use HDMI OR Component,

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