operator_1337 t1_iz9zotc wrote on December 7, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Reply to comment by ozzgift in verizon FIOS coming to Worcester by ozzgift

Yeah the news reports are super confusing. Because they say fiber is "coming", but then they also talk about 5G Home.

I'm wondering if they will offer 5G home first and start offering fiber once it is in place.

Idk I would love to know what they tell you.

ozzgift OP t1_iza0eb1 wrote on December 7, 2022 at 4:07 PM

I looked up my address and it's in my area now and I could sign up for service today and based on the speeds it's fiber it 5g.

Only downside is you will need a fiber optic terminal installed in your house before getting service and I am sure there is a charge for installation.

operator_1337 t1_iza1f9x wrote on December 7, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Oh nice.

Guess I'm stuck with Spectrum, as I'm in a appartment lol

jeffvautin t1_izbj7rw wrote on December 7, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Would you mind sharing a representative address? I live around the corner from Worcester State, was told by a Verizon worker Fios was coming, been seeing them work on Marcy, June, etc., but can’t find any addresses that come up with service available.

operator_1337 t1_izc4d0e wrote on December 8, 2022 at 12:39 AM

I would assume it's near the Shrewsbury line or Auburn line. Or possibly downtown. Just taking guesses.

bartnd t1_iza78ox wrote on December 7, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Probably attempting to catch views with the headline and trying to get more people interested in a 5G hotspot. While it does read as if there will be hardwired fiber connections, 70,000 homes and businesses across 7 towns/cities isn't a whole lot of coverage. Hopefully it will lead to additional buildouts over time, as I thought they were already done expanding.