Switching to Verizon FiOS (with TiVo boxes) from DirecTV

[KCWolfPck]

I am currently giving serious thought about leaving DirecTV after 2 decades.

I currently have DirecTV Premier package and run the HS-17 Genie2 server with 5 Genie Minis (2 are 4K). Overall, I have no real complaints with the service other than the pricing. I call every year or so and get good discounts, but I am growing tired of having to do so. I do use AT&T wireless, so streaming to mobile, data-free is a good perk. What’s kept me with DirecTV for so long is NFL Sunday Ticket. However, there are other options for purchasing now, and I maybe content with just the RedZone channel anymore.

If I were to leave DirecTV after all of these years, I would be switching to Verizon FiOS TV. As I already have Verizon FiOS internet, I would save considerable money by switching. Rather than renting 5 set-top boxes at $12 per month each, I would be purchasing a TiVo Bolt VOX and 4 TiVo Mini VOXs.

I would love to hear from anyone who has recently made a similar transition to see if there were any regrets, or would have done something differently.  I would also love to hear any advice on steps to take to ensure the transition is as painless as possible.

[CRobGauth]

Can't say much about DTV vs TiVO.

One thing is that with any cable card device, you will not access to any on demand programming.

[KCWolfPck]

Yes....the lack of On Demand is a small price to pay to not have to use (or pay rent for) Verizon’s set-top boxes.