When is Verizon coming out with the new VMS STB??
jumpin68ny
Master - Level 2

Anyone know when the VMS STB is coming out?  Time to renew my Fios package and if a service defined as "A Network Ahead" cannot produce a STB that can record more than 2 channels then it's time to move to another provide that can.

Thanks

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anonFios
Contributor - Level 2
VMS?
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roaddogg1
Specialist - Level 1

@anonFios wrote:
VMS?

Verizon Media Server.

There was rumors of Spring, other say Dec., no one really knows yet.

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walt178
Specialist - Level 3

A news article in FierceCable gives the rollout date as this summer.  See link for details. 

http://www.fiercecable.com/story/verizon-begin-deploying-fios-media-server-end-q1/2014-01-30

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optivity
Contributor - Level 3

The Verizon Media Server VMS1100 will also require a companion IPC1100 STB to support any multi-room DVR access.

Will the VMS1100 be compatible with Verizon's wireless 802.11b/g routers, 802.11n router, or require something else?

Since Verizon has waited this long to roll out the VMS1100 they should also include an HEVC H.265 decoder and HDMI 2.0 connection to support UHD.

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FrankWyman
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roaddogg1
Specialist - Level 1
I just cancelled FiOS after 4 years. I'm going to wait 6 months then get it again with new customer pricing and hopefully by then the media server will be out where I live.
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jumpin68ny
Master - Level 2

My fear is what the pricing will be when the new solution comes out.  VZ already jacked the price per STB by $1. I wonder if pricing for the new VMS will increase as well or will it stay the same.  

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tns2
Community Leader
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Came out mid March for limited distribution.  More area April 1st.

The cost is essentially $10 per month more then the Multiroom DVR ($22 vs $12).  Note new pricing scheme for both DVR's and stb is a set fee for the number of HD outlets and then an additional charge for the DVR/MRDVR/VMS.

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optivity
Contributor - Level 3

"FiOS Quantum TV features two advanced tiers of DVR service, known as Premium and Enhanced. The Premium Service allows customers to record up to 12 shows at the same time and store up to 200 hours of HD programing, with two terabytes of storage space... With the Enhanced Service, customers can record up to six shows simultaneously, and store up to 100 hours of HD programming with one terabyte of storage space"

Does Verizon use the same VMS1100 to support both service tiers? Is it just a matter of what option we choose: Premium or Enhanced, that provides access to 12 vs. 6 tuners or 2 TB vs. 1 TB of storage?

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