Verizon Professional Technician Installation

Verizon will send a technician to professionally install your service and help you get started. To learn more, select your service below.

Checking the status of an installation appointment

Check the status of your Verizon tech installation within My Verizon.

You can:

Change the date of your installation (must be prior to your due date)
Obtain status of equipment being shipped (if applicable)
Update your contact information
Leave a note for the technician

Check Status

You can view your tech installation status in My Verizon, sign in to view details on the dashboard.

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Prepping for your Fios installation

Make sure your computer meets minimum requirements
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements to work with Verizon Fios Internet Service.

Check for a grounded electrical outlet
Find the area where your utilities enter your home or garage. Nearby this area, you will need an indoor grounded electrical outlet that accepts three-pronged power cords. This outlet must not be controlled by a switch.

Allow 4 - 6 hours for installation
A typical installation takes 4 - 6 hours after the Verizon Technician arrives at your home. Make sure you allow enough time for installation.

Someone 18 years or older must be present
An adult who can make decisions regarding equipment placement and computer configuration options must be present for the entire installation.

Clear a path for the Verizon Technician to work
The Verizon Technician will need access to the location where your utilities enter your home or garage. The technician will also need room to work around your computer as well as any areas where Ethernet jacks will be installed. If you ordered Fios TV, the technician will need room to work around your TV(s).

For important details concerning your tech installation, click the video link below.

Verizon Fios installation details video

Frequently asked questions

What will the technician do?
Install the Optical Network Terminal (ONT)

Install the Power Supply Unit. The technician will need access to a three pronged outlet close to where they ONT will be installed

Install the Battery Backup Unit (if ordered)

Connect your router to the network and your computer to the Router

Help you connect your Wifi device

Connect cables to your home's coaxial splitter for Fios TV access

Wire and connect the TV outlets in your home and Install the Set Top Boxes(based on your order)

Activate your service at activate.verizon.com
When would I need a technician installation?
You would need a technician if:

The fiber needs to be brought to your home and an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and power supply installed

There is a need for any additional inside wiring and you prefer to have Verizon Technician do the installation. You have the option of having a contractor or someone handy run the inside wiring

Current Fios Equipment such as the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) not working or outdated
Should I expect the technician at the beginning of the provided timeframe?
A technician will arrive sometime between the timeframe provided to you for the appointment window. Please note the times given are a window of time for the technician’s arrival and not the actual arrival and departure times for the installation. For example, if your timeframe is between 8am to 12pm, the technician may not arrive right at 8am.
Do I need a Set-top box on every TV?
In order to ensure you receive all of the features and benefits that Fios TV has to offer, a Set-top box (STB) is required on every TV. Verizon does offer digital adapters and cable cards that provide limited functionality.
Will Verizon send reminders and updates to me about my Installation?
Yes, depending on your communication preferences, you will receive confirmations and reminders along the way. You can confirm your email, mobile telephone number and communication preferences in My Verizon.

Manage preferences
To manage communication preferences in My Verizon, sign in and select:

Profile > select Communication Preferences

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Do I have to change my inside TV wiring in order for Fios to work?
Not necessarily. Verizon will test your existing coaxial cable in your home for quality signal strength, and in most cases we will be able to utilize the existing wiring.
I need wiring to run through my home, do I need to have Verizon do that?
While Verizon offers a professional installation for inside jacks and wiring, you have the option to do it yourself or hire a contractor. If you choose to have someone else complete the inside wiring, have it done prior to your installation so you can start enjoying the service once activated.
I live in an apartment complex, where would the equipment be installed?
Fios equipment may be installed in a central equipment room. You’ll need to ensure that the Verizon Technician is able to have access.

In areas where Verizon doesn’t offer Fios Fiber Services, we offer our customers Traditional Copper Voice Phone Service and High-Speed Internet (HSI) delivered over our traditional copper networks. If requested, you can pay to have Verizon send a technician to professionally install your service.

Checking the status of an installation appointment

Check the status of your Verizon tech installation in the My Verizon app or within My Verizon.

You can:

Change the date of your installation (must be prior to your due date)
Obtain status of equipment being shipped (if applicable)
Update your contact information
Leave a note for the technician

Check Status

You can view your tech installation status in My Verizon, sign in to view details on the dashboard.

Don’t have an account?

My Fios app
My Verizon

Traditional Copper Voice Home Phone Technician installation

Verizon will run the line from the pole to the network interface device (NID) usually located on the outside of the home. Location will be determined by the technician at the time of installation
You have the option of paying a fee to have a Verizon technician install the jacks and inside wiring or you can have a contractor complete that for you
Someone 18 years or older must be present when the technician arrives
You can order up to five lines with your new service

High-Speed Internet Technician Installation

The Verizon technician will:

Install a filter to every jack with a phone
Install the wireless router/modem to the phone jack without a filter
Connect your computer
Activate your service

Frequently asked questions

I have all the equipment and jacks in place, do I still need a technician to install my Service?
In most instances, if phone service was previously in the home, service can be turned on from our Central Office and no installation is required. This will be determined at the time you place your order. Service can often be turned on same day or next day.
Will I share my Verizon High-Speed Internet connection with other subscribers?
No. Verizon High Speed Internet provides you with a dedicated connection to the Verizon Central Office so you don’t have to share your local address connection with other users.
Do I need an additional phone line for Verizon High-Speed Internet?
No. Your Verizon High-Speed Internet will be installed on your existing phone line. You’ll be able to use your phone and Internet at the same time.
What affects my connection speed?
Distance of your line from a Verizon Central Office

Condition of the telephone wiring inside and outside your location

Computer configuration

Other factors
Will my phone still work if the wireless router/gateway loses power?
Yes. The router is designed so that your normal telephone service will operate even if the router is unplugged or otherwise disabled.

Verizon Professional Technician Installation

Checking the status of an installation appointment

Prepping for your Fios installation

Frequently asked questions

What will the technician do?

When would I need a technician installation?

Should I expect the technician at the beginning of the provided timeframe?

Do I need a Set-top box on every TV?

Will Verizon send reminders and updates to me about my Installation?

Do I have to change my inside TV wiring in order for Fios to work?

I need wiring to run through my home, do I need to have Verizon do that?

I live in an apartment complex, where would the equipment be installed?

Checking the status of an installation appointment

My Fios app

My Verizon

Traditional Copper Voice Home Phone Technician installation

High-Speed Internet Technician Installation

Frequently asked questions

I have all the equipment and jacks in place, do I still need a technician to install my Service?

Will I share my Verizon High-Speed Internet connection with other subscribers?

Do I need an additional phone line for Verizon High-Speed Internet?

What affects my connection speed?

Will my phone still work if the wireless router/gateway loses power?

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