“No data caps!” is what we think when signing up for unlimited internet services. Verizon has a number of Unlimited plans as well that provide high-speed internet for gaming and use on multiple home devices but does Verizon FIOS have data caps as most of the customers have shared recently?
Let’s find out!
Are There Data Caps When Using Verizon FIOS?
There are no data caps with Verizon FIOS. You can download and stream as much as you want as there is no download limitation as well.
- The download speed that you get from Verizon will depend on the package that you subscribe to.
Verizon fiber-only network is efficient enough to provide high-speed internet without any interruption even when streaming on multiple devices at the same time.
Is There a Limit On How Much You Can Download?
No, there are no limits on download with Verizon FIOS. Users are allowed to download content of their liking on multiple devices in the home connected to the same network.
There are also no fees no matter how much you download. Moreover, you can stream on multiple devices without any charges.
This is a great package for those with kids or larger households where multiple users have to stream on internet simultaneously.
Does Verizon FIOS Have Multiple Internet Plans?
You have two internet options with Verizon: Verizon FIOS and high-speed DSL.
Verizon FIOS offers multiple internet plans to choose from. These have variable charges and data caps as well. The summary of the plans is as listed below.
- $39.99 for 200 Mbps.
- $64.99 for 400 Mbps.
- $89.99 for Gigabit Connection. This offers up to 940.880 Mbps.
You can choose the stand along Verizon internet service, DSL, if Verizon FIOS is not available in your location or does not guarantee good speed in the area where you are residing.
The advantage of this service is that there is no data cap or download limits.
Do You Get Verizon Unlimited Home Internet?
Verizon Home internet also offers unlimited data. This uses the same network as mobile devices. On average, the home internet promises 50 Mbps of speed although it can fall to 25 Mbps if your location if farther away from Verizon coverage area.
- Moreover, network congestion is common especially when we talk about home internet.
Therefore, the slowdowns that you experience in speed may be due to too much traffic on the network and also because this type of internet service uses 4G LTE technology.
Is Verizon WiFi Unlimited?
You can avail unlimited Verizon WiFi under Verizon FIOS Gigabit connection. It is the best choice for large households that need internet connectivity on multiple devices simultaneously.
The signal strength and internet speed is sufficient to cover the entire home and the price is quite reasonable too.
Does Verizon FIOS Throttle After Data Caps?
You will not experience any throttling with Verizon FIOS. It does not slow down internet speed after you have consumed set amount of data.
However, data speed will slow down when there is congestion on the network. In order to avoid that, you should subscribe to higher connection speed in your Verizon FIOS package.
In this way, you will get high-speed internet when more than a few devices are running on the internet at the same time.
Does Verizon FIOS Offer Both, Internet and Cable Services?
Verizon FIOS does not offer traditional cable TV. It has fiber-only network television packages that you can avail in form of a bundle along with internet.
If you are interested in Verizon FIOS internet + TV plans, check out the mix and match deals that allow you to purchase the two services together as a package that suits your budget and needs.
Bundles by Verizon for TV and Internet packages are as below.
- The Most FIOS TV + Gigabit connection will cost you $199.99 per month. It offers more than 425 channels and download speeds up to 940 Mbps.
- More FIOS TV + Gigabit connection will cost you $179.99 per month. It offers more than 300 channels and download speeds 940 Mbps.
- Your FIOS TV + Gigabit connection will cost you $159.99 per month. It offers more than 125 channels and download speeds up to 940 Mbps.
Moreover, you can save up to $99 on the setup fee by order Verizon FIOS online.
Do You Get Free Streaming With Verizon FIOS?
There are some streaming services that you can access via Verizon account. I have discussed some of the major ones below.
1. Peacock
As per official information, Peacock content is available on Verizon FIOS but some of it is free while the rest is not. Here are important pointers in this regard.
- You can use your Verizon credentials to watch Peacock channel for free.
- You must pay for Peacock subscription to get access to premium content.
- Paid content may become available for free on later dates when Verizon FIOS partners with Peacock over it but never immediately.
2. Music Channels
There are many Music channels on Verizon FIOS TV. You can listen to these through Music Choice as preferred by most companies.
You will find the channels between 1800 to 1899 channel number. To save your time, open the main menu to access the channels on FIOS TV quickly. Here’s how you have to do it.
- Press the widget button on the remote.
- Then select Music choice under Features section.
- Browse all the available Music Choice channels and listen to whatever you want!
You can also download Music Choice app. This will make it even more convenient for you to browser on your computer and listed to music quickly thanks to fiber-only network Verizon FIOS internet.
3. GAC Family
As it turns out, Verizon was not able to draw a settlement with GAC to extend to the Family Channel, therefore, it is not available on Verizon FIOS.
Currently, you can not watch it online but I am hopeful that favorable changes will be made in the future.
Is There a Verizon FIOS Streaming App?
Verizon FIOS does offer a streaming app. It is called FIOS TV Mobile and works great if you have FIOS television.
You can download the app from Google Play Store if you have Android devices or Apple App store for those with iOS devices. Compatible devices can get it from Amazon App store as well.
The app allows you to:
- Stream live television whenever you want.
- Watch movies on the go.
- Watch sports and much more.
In a Nutshell
There are no data caps on any of the Unlimited plan that you choose with Verizon FIOS. You can download and stream the internet as much as you want. If there are multiple streaming devices, it would be better to go for Gigabit connection speed. Since Verizon does not throttle internet speed, the slowdown that you experience may be due to network congestion.
