Verizon FiOS Expands Across America

Verizon FiOS is a new project for Verizon Communications which has been steadily attracting customers for the last year. In addition to new digital phone service, FiOS also provides Internet service that's faster than cable and digital TV service, too. Eventually, FiOS will replace Verizon's existing network.

Verizon calls FiOS its best hope to compete with cable companies, who have relatively recently jumped on board with phone service, too, as a means to beat traditional telecommunications services.

Verizon FiOS TV plans start at about $50 a month for up to 295 channels, including local channels, highly demanded "upper echelon" channels. FiOS is also running a promotion that gives new customers free DVR service for 6 months.