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Verizon’s FiOS TV has announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9 that they offer 98 HD channels in Washington. FiOS TV service is now available for 80,000 households in Washington and the consumers can get Verizon’s FiOS Freedom bundle which comprises FiOS TV, FiOS Internet and reliable landline telephone service. Verizon also said that the consumers who subscribes to FiOS TV by Oct. 4 will get their choice of a year’s free use of either a high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) or an HD Home Media DVR. Existing customers who goes for a upgrade bundled package will get one free month of HBO and Cinemax, which includes the latest hit movies, documentaries and original programming from more than 25 premium channels and access to hundreds of titles on video on demand (VOD).

Verizon also claims that they offer more HD channels than Comcast in Washington area and FiOS TV service is available to customers in parts of Bothell, Brier, Everett, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lynnwood, Woodinville, Woodway and Snohomish County, and the rapid expansion into more communities in the
coming months, Verizon will compete aggressively against the local cable providers for customers.

“This is liberation day for cable TV subscribers in Washington,” said David S. Valdez, senior vice president for Verizon’s Northwest region. “Verizon’s FiOS TV and FiOS Internet services deliver unmatched speeds, incredible picture-and-sound clarity and innovative new services with a brand people know and trust. We already have thousands of consumers using our voice and super-fast Internet services. Based on consumer reaction in states where we already offer FiOS TV, we expect a huge wave of customers to choose FiOS TV as the better choice than their previous TV provider.”