Jenkintown, PA - Verizon FiOS

Sam01 · 03-03-08, 07:28 PM

Does anyone have any news about FiOS internet and TV service in Jenkintown, PA? I notice on the Verizon site that there is still a "future notification" page that loads when you query in a Jenkintown address/phone number.

When I ask Verizon about service in Jenkintown they seem to reply along the lines of "a few more months"... its been more than a year that this has been going on.

I realize that the delay is Jenkintown borough not approving the Verizon FIOS franchise agreement. I also know that Abington township, much like Jenkintown, did not initially approve of Verizon but has since acquiesced and has been added to FiOS' "Approved Franchise" list.

Therefore, could someone tell me if Jenkintown borough has agreed to FIOS' as an approved franchise in Jenkintown? I have tried contacting the borough for comment through their own "Contact Us" e-mail page: jenkintownboro.com/contact.htm. I have received absolutely no response. When should people from Jenkintown expect service (or will they ever)?

Thanks.

gardnerej · 06-30-08, 08:17 PM

I work at the Verizon workcenter in Hatboro, and we cover Jenkintown. The franchise is supposed to be signed by the end of June. We do have FiOS available in some of areas on the 100-200 blocks of Cedar and Walnut Streets, along Washington Ln and Greenwoods. There are two distribution blocks on Walnut St. They are at the top of the pole and have a beige color. Currently there are about 400 households that are FiOS available, but only for voice and data services.

Sam01 · 10-06-08, 01:26 PM

Hey gardnerej,
Thanks for the response; any news as to when FIOS will come to Jenkintown? Did they sign the agreement like you said?

Thanks,
Sam

a10thunder · 10-09-08, 11:20 AM

I just called Verizon and they said that FIOS is available for Abington Township including Jenkintown (TV and internet). It's about time!

billthecat2 · 10-24-08, 06:18 PM

a10thunder,

What address (or approximate address) did you give Verizon when they told you FIOS is available? I am near Rydal Ave in Jenkintown, and Verizon still says nada.

Thanks,
Bill

billthecat2 · 10-25-08, 12:31 PM

A co-worker of mine who lives just off Mt. Carmel Ave in Glenside now has FIOS.

Gardnerej,

Any guess where in Jenkintown they are rolling it out next? Does fiber deployment stop during the winter months? Can I help

?... I'll bring the coffee!

a10thunder · 11-19-08, 12:07 PM

Verizon ran fiber lines around Alverthorpe Park so all the neighborhoods around that area has it.

ap83 · 12-06-08, 12:07 PM

Is anybody aware of Fios rollout in the Cheltenham parts of Glenside, or the status of Fios in Cheltenham in general? I live in the wedge between Easton Rd. and Limekiln. Man, I'd love to get rid of Comcast.

Also, I understand that the gray boxes with green lights are fiber optic power boxes. Are those Comcast's or Verizon's?

Thanks,
AP

StuJac · 12-06-08, 12:09 PM

Slightly off topic but I'm in Glenside and they ran the street wires months ago. Anybody know when we can get hooked up from the street?

StuJac · 12-06-08, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap83

Is anybody aware of Fios rollout in the Cheltenham parts of Glenside, or the status of Fios in Cheltenham in general? I live in the wedge between Easton Rd. and Limekiln. Man, I'd love to get rid of Comcast.

Also, I understand that the gray boxes with green lights are fiber optic power boxes. Are those Comcast's or Verizon's?

Thanks,
AP

Have they wired your street yet? You should be seeing a bright new wire just below the power line.

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Sam01 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Jenkintown, PA - Verizon FiOS Does anyone have any news about FiOS internet and TV service in Jenkintown, PA? I notice on the Verizon site that there is still a "future notification" page that loads when you query in a Jenkintown address/phone number. When I ask Verizon about service in Jenkintown they seem to reply along the lines of "a few more months"... its been more than a year that this has been going on. I realize that the delay is Jenkintown borough not approving the Verizon FIOS franchise agreement. I also know that Abington township, much like Jenkintown, did not initially approve of Verizon but has since acquiesced and has been added to FiOS' "Approved Franchise" list. Therefore, could someone tell me if Jenkintown borough has agreed to FIOS' as an approved franchise in Jenkintown? I have tried contacting the borough for comment through their own "Contact Us" e-mail page: jenkintownboro.com/contact.htm. I have received absolutely no response. When should people from Jenkintown expect service (or will they ever)? Thanks.

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Sam01 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	It is October and still no FIOS, any news? Hey gardnerej, Thanks for the response; any news as to when FIOS will come to Jenkintown? Did they sign the agreement like you said? Thanks, Sam

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billthecat2 New Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2	a10thunder, What address (or approximate address) did you give Verizon when they told you FIOS is available? I am near Rydal Ave in Jenkintown, and Verizon still says nada. Thanks, Bill

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billthecat2 New Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2	FIOS in Glenside, PA A co-worker of mine who lives just off Mt. Carmel Ave in Glenside now has FIOS. Gardnerej, Any guess where in Jenkintown they are rolling it out next? Does fiber deployment stop during the winter months? Can I help ?... I'll bring the coffee!

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ap83 New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	Fios in Glenside (Cheltenham) Is anybody aware of Fios rollout in the Cheltenham parts of Glenside, or the status of Fios in Cheltenham in general? I live in the wedge between Easton Rd. and Limekiln. Man, I'd love to get rid of Comcast. Also, I understand that the gray boxes with green lights are fiber optic power boxes. Are those Comcast's or Verizon's? Thanks, AP

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gardnerej New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	I work at the Verizon workcenter in Hatboro, and we cover Jenkintown. The franchise is supposed to be signed by the end of June. We do have FiOS available in some of areas on the 100-200 blocks of Cedar and Walnut Streets, along Washington Ln and Greenwoods. There are two distribution blocks on Walnut St. They are at the top of the pole and have a beige color. Currently there are about 400 households that are FiOS available, but only for voice and data services.

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a10thunder New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14	I just called Verizon and they said that FIOS is available for Abington Township including Jenkintown (TV and internet). It's about time!

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a10thunder New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14	Verizon ran fiber lines around Alverthorpe Park so all the neighborhoods around that area has it.

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StuJac Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Glenside, PA Posts: 1,410	Slightly off topic but I'm in Glenside and they ran the street wires months ago. Anybody know when we can get hooked up from the street? __________________ Panasonic 46PZ85U, Marantz SR5003, TiVoHd + 1tb, A2, PS3, "C" 3416, Pan DMR E-95, JVC DVDAudio, Polk & Infinity, Harmony One