Verizon Debuts Prepaid Fios

News Wire Feed Light Reading 3/6/2017

NEW YORK -- Today Fios Prepaid becomes the first-of-its-kind payment option for Verizon Fios services, making it easier than ever to enjoy Fios internet, TV and home phone with:

No credit check

No deposit required

No annual contract

No credit card required

Equipment necessary to get started included

With Fios Prepaid, customers can experience the difference of Fios, Verizon’s 100% fiber optic network, with outstanding entertainment options plus more flexibility and control. The new option enables customers to better plan their expenses, as the Fios Prepaid monthly service payment eliminates unexpected charges month over month. Customers may pay online with a debit card or use cash at payment kiosks in any Verizon Wireless store.

“Fios Prepaid offers a new way to experience Fios for customers seeking payment flexibility,” said Susan Retta, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Verizon. “From students to snowbirds, consumers are looking for service and options on their terms. For those with little or no credit history, Fios Prepaid offers 100% fiber-optic quality Internet featuring upload speeds as fast as download speeds, and crystal-clear TV service with no annual contract, deposit or credit check required—it doesn’t get any easier to join the Fios family.”

Availability:

Fios Prepaid is available anywhere* that Verizon Fios service is available, including:

New York Metro, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse

Philadelphia Metro, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Washington DC Metro, Northern VA and Maryland, Norfolk, Richmond

Boston Metro, including portions of the City of Boston (Dorchester, Roslindale and West Roxbury)

New Jersey

Rhode Island

Delaware *At service addresses that are Fios capable.

Pricing:

25Mbps Fios Prepaid Internet, with upload speeds as fast as download speeds (Wi-Fi router is included): $60/month In addition to Internet, customers can add TV and/or Voice:

Custom TV with 155+ channels (1 Set-top-box is included): + $40/$50 per month depending on channel package

Mundo with 200+ channels, including 35+ HD Spanish-language channels: +$40/month

Phone: + $10/month

Bundles:

Internet + TV + Voice: $110/$120

Internet + TV: $100/$110

Internet + Voice: $70

Installation $90; Self Install is free

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)