What this means is that the nation’s fastest network—Verizon FiOS—is getting far faster. Already, broadband passive optical network (B-PON) delivers up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps). Now, gigabit passive optical network (G-PON) electronics will increase speeds by up to four times downstream and eight times upstream in 38 communities in parts of nine states—as we transition to using G-PON in all new fiber network construction. G-PON's additional bandwidth will accommodate industry forecasts for phenomenal growth in bandwidth demand.

In the February 2008 issue of Consumer Report, ratings for Verizon FiOS phone, Internet and TV were all in the very satisfied range. Verizon was the only provider to score in the 80s or "very satisfied" range. Once again the Verizon FiOS offering is validated as providing terrific value and advanced, reliable high speed services over a state of the art fiber optic network.