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Buddy, shut up. You obviously don't know what you're talking about. FiOS' network expands far beyond the tri-state area, and instead of running a copper cable into your house, the fiber optic cable runs into an optical network terminal on the side of your house. Then a CAT5 line runs into the router inside. Nothing is buried underground unless your existing cables are already. FiOS is available in much faster speeds than any cable service, and your speed isn't slowed by your neighbors. If you look at the small, hidden print on the Optimum Triple Play website, you will see this: Depending on where you live, some or all of your service and equipment rates, plus certain additional charges, may be subject to state and local fees of 0-5.25% and an FCC user fee of 5 cents, which will be added to your monthly bill. FiOS boxes are rented for a monthly fee; you don't pay for them up front. Cablevision also had nothing to do with FiOS; it was first launched in Keller, Texas, a few thousand miles from the tri-state area. Perhaps you didn't consider the other cable companies that exist, and their monopolistic practices that they force onto their subscribers. FiOS will also have 150 HD channels by next year, so while you're stuck with your antiquated cable services, FiOS subscribers will be enjoying their TV a lot more.