[Infowarrior] - Verizon to double ETFs on FiOS TV

[Richard Forno]

Verizon to double ETFs on FiOS TV contracts
By Ben Drawbaugh  posted Jan 12th 2010 2:40AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/verizon-to-double-etfs-on-fios-tv-contracts/

You might think that if only Verizon's FiOS service was available in  
your area, then life would be nearly perfect. And although FiOS offers  
some of the fatest internet in the US as well as some of the highest  
quality HD and a fantastic selection, it isn't all rosy over there. In  
fact the service has been riddled with billing issues since its launch  
in 2005 and in order to take advantage of some of the great  
promotional offers, you're forced to sign a two year contract. Up  
until January 16th 2010, that ETF has been $179, and according to DSL  
Reports on the 17th, that fee is set to go up to $360. That's not it  
though, as Verizon is expected to raise the price of services another  
$10 or $20 a month. You can of course avoid this by not signing a  
contract and going month to month, but of course this'll only work out  
saving you money if you end up canceling, and really if you had fiber  
to your home do you really think you'd cancel? Us either. Regardless,  
if you were thinking of switching to FiOS or taking advantage of a new  
promotion, we wouldn't waste any time getting it before the terms  
change next week. And as always be sure to read the fine print before  
signing anything.