Had fios for 3 years now and will never switch back to cable...ever. I have never lost service or had any slow downs. Service being implemented largely depends on your county rules, if there are strict guidelines and they have to fight cable providers it takes time. If there is cabling in your area you should get service, you may need to contact them and have them look your address up in ivapp. They use plats that are rather old so occasionally it says you cant get service and you can, best thing to do is ask your neighbors if they have it you can to.