Some FiOS PPV info
Yes I know, another FiOS post…
FiOS is gaining popularity, and for the most part, information about it is not that easy to find. So, as I come across things related to FiOS I will be sharing them here.
This time, I am going to talk about a few things regarding the pay-per-view (PPV) services that Verizon offers.
First off, you can order a PPV basically in 2 ways; on your set top box or online with FiOS TV Central.
If you order a PPV on a specific set top box, you are limited to that box for watching the PPV. As I have tested while watching multiple UFC events on PPV, you are able to record them to your DVR. If you have a multi room DVR you can actually hit record and then watch it on another box in the house. Just remember, if you stop playing it completely you will not be able to enter the recording again where you left off. I guess this is a limitation of viewing something while it is currently recording. As far as I know, if you record something like a UFC PPV it will stay on your DVR for as long as you keep it there. I left one for about 5 days to see if after 24 hours is was disabled, but it never was.
The other way to order, as stated above, is online. This works fairly well from my experience. I ordered UFC 99 via the web interface about 20 minutes prior to the show. When ordering online, the PPV is not limited to a single box. It will play on every box in your house and there is not a limit of viewers either. I tried watching it on 3 of the 4 HD boxes in my house and it showed on all of them at the same time with no problem. The only limitation to ordering online is that you can’t record the event. If you hit the record button on your DVR it pops up a message saying that can not record without purchasing. Obviously, if you are able to watch it then you have ordered it, but once again it’s just a limitation of their system.
So basically, if you want to record an event you need to order it on your DVR. If not, online ordering is the way to go so that you aren’t limited to one television.
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in a previous post, you said you only buy samsung TVs. I would like to know why that is. I have a Sharp Aquos and I have been very happy.
I have just always really liked Samsung LCD televisions. I have 4 of them. Two 40″, a 32″ and a 26″. Not once have I ever had any problems with them. I got the 26″ back in 2005, and it still looks as good as the day I got it. I have never had any dead or stuck pixels or anything of that nature. They are usually very high quality for their price point. I never really buy the newest model. I usually stick with the previous one, and that saves a lot of money when purchasing. They have a good amount of inputs, and the firmware can be updated if needed.
I don’t really have anything against other manufacturers. But, for example, I highly doubt I would ever buy a Sony. They are overpriced for what you get. I would probably consider a Sharp second only if I couldn’t find a Samsung that had everything I wanted. It’s more of a preference than anything.
right after I wrote that post to you, I checked out the samsung website. They have really grown since the last time I looked. I think my next TV will be a Samsung. Very Impressed. Sharp and LG used to be the leaders. Not anymore. Thanks for the tip. I wish I could get FIOS internet in my area, but I have DirecTV and would never switch my TV. Great Blog. keep it up.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate them.