Verizon Broadband Vs. Cox Cable

Verizon provides two levels of standard broadband Internet in addition to its fiber-optic FiOS service. The lower-tier High Speed Internet offers 9 email accounts, 10 MB of storage and similar features. The monthly price in July 2011 was $25, if ordered online. A free wireless modem is included. Easy self-installation allows you to set up your system without waiting for a service technician's visit. The higher-tier High Speed Internet Enhanced provides a faster download speed than the basic package, Wi-Fi hotspot capability and a free router when purchased online. As of 2011, the monthly price was $40. Bundling either of these options with residential phone and TV programming results in a lower monthly expense for each feature purchased. An Internet security package and online data backup are available options available for an additional fee.

Cox Communications offers four high-speed Internet packages. The Essential level offers basic Internet capability for a regular monthly price of about $35 as of July 2011. Preferred service provides faster download speeds resulting in better performance when downloading and sharing music and photos. The regular monthly price in 2011 was approximately $50. Third-tier Premier service features greater bandwidth and download speeds desirable for gamers and online movie fans. The price per month in 2011 was about $63. The top level offering, Ultimate, features the fastest connection and download speed, making it a favorite of gamers or households with multiple users. The approximate monthly price in 2011 was $110. A free modem is often included as part of sales promotions. Additionally, a security suite is included in all packages for free. Cox's PowerBoost technology enhances download speeds when transferring large files such as games, music, and movies. Bundling Internet with residential phone and TV provides overall cost savings, especially if ordered online.

Both Verizon and Cox provide special online pricing and promotions for their broadband Internet packages. Both companies offer free modems or routers during periodic deals. Setting up the equipment can be done by the purchaser and technical support is available. Cox and Verizon offer bundled services that lower the cost of individual features. Verizon was offering two levels of standard Internet service in 2011 in addition to its FiOS technology. Cox offers four in the state of Virginia, differentiated by data transfer speeds. Cox's per-month pricing is higher than Verizon's but includes extra services in the price. Its competitor charges an additional fee for its security package, for example.

Go to http://intercept.cox.com/dispatch/158580704160347635/intercept.cox?lob=residential&s;=filter&dest; and enter your ZIP code to see if Cox service is available in your area. If you're interested in Verizon, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/CoverageLocatorController to find which standard broadband services are offered in your area.