Ok guys, heres the thing, I'm a FiOS sales agent (not promoting myself, i can't even give you my extension, for I don`t have one), and about the unstated prices, the flyer clearly states " for as low as"... that's the starting price, you might also want to get an international calling plan, or maybe you want to get several set top boxes, and the value added services... did anyone know that FiOS offers insurance for your televisions, computers, consoles, peripherals, and stuff? Of course, it's an extra fee, but it's well worth it, covers $2500 on tv, $2500 on computers and $400 on telephones for just between $15 - $20 monthly fee. Verizon might just buy you a new television set if yours gets broken. Besides that, about the speed degradation, copper wire degrades the signal much more than fiber optics, and the traffic right now on FiOS is not that much, and I can assure you, they are getting ready for EVERYONE. Im pretty sure FiOS can't be the lowest budget choice, but it is deffinitely the fastest out there. (you can get up to 50 Mbts on special orders, just be sure to call your Local Business Office. happy surfing!