Talk:Verizon Fios

message: Hi page watchers, I'm asking editors to reconsider the advertisement tag atop this article. Over the last year, I have suggested numerous edits to streamline information by removing detail that is overly technical and promotional, including information on product pricing and bundles. My suggestions have largely been implemented by reviewing editors, such as Spintendo and Chetsford. There are still issues with this article (take, for example, the two external links in the middle of Early development), but I would suggest that reading like an advertisement is not one of them. 
For background information, this tag was last added by Stosseled to the article in September 2017, specifically noting the TV plans, inside wire maintenance plan, bundles, and pricing. All of these have been removed from the article. 
In February 2018, the editor declined to remove the tags, saying, "There are at least a dozen problems with the article of which half a dozen are completely inarguable. Not cited, indubitably false snark in the introduction, ludicrously un-encyclopedic content in the Television and Internet Access sections, the list goes on." I asked for specifics that we could address, but have not heard a response. Since then, I have worked with Wikipedia editors to eliminate potential promotional material from the introduction, streamline Television and Telephone, remove the technical and possibly promotional Video and Quantum TV subsections, and remove the entire Technology section.
If editors see additional material that could be seen as promotional to Wikipedia editors, I am happy to assist in efforts to improve this article. I work for Verizon and have a conflict of interest so I ask others to look and make these edits on my behalf. Thank you, VZBob (talk) 21:14, 14 September 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: While I agree the tag was placed in GF, the article has changed substantially since originally placed and I don't think the issues still exist. For that reason, I've removed it. Chetsford (talk) 05:13, 15 September 2018 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thank you, much appreciated! VZBob (talk) 21:20, 17 September 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Followup on advertising tag 

message: After 2-year contract in 2021.— Preceding unsigned comment added by BobbyFundiJr (talk • contribs) 00:10, 23 November 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  High Too much Expensive for Fios 1 TV 

message: Hello, the url listed as Verizon Fios' official website in External links is actually the url of an outdated third-party retailer (fios.verizon.com). Would any editors here be willing to update the link to point to Verizon Fios' official website: https://www.verizon.com/home/ ?  You helped fix broken links on other Verizon articles in recent months, so I thought you may be interested in this clean-up request as well. Thank you in advance for any consideration, VZEric (talk) 16:27, 18 December 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: .  Seagull123  Φ  18:27, 23 December 2020 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thank you! VZEric (talk) 14:36, 30 December 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Website url  

message: Hello editors. Stosseled added Template:Advert to the top of the article with this edit on April 10. In the edit summary, Stosseled wrote, "If a seven page long list of 'key' markets is what this company insists on on its product page on Wikipedia it should live with the advertisement tag I first added seven years ago when I saw a bunch of pricing tables. This isn't encyclopedic content." I actually agree with Stosseled that the list of key markets does not belong on this page, as it is not encyclopedic. For the record, I cannot find evidence of Verizon representatives requesting the addition of any key markets material that is this detailed. I looked through the Talk page archives and it appears a group of editors not affiliated with Verizon discussed these particular updates. A number of edits over the years added many of the towns and cities listed here, but those did not come from Verizon. Since the list of key markets is deemed inappropriate (and I agree), can editors remove it?  
I work for Verizon and have a conflict of interest, so I ask others to make edits on my behalf. Thank you, VZEric (talk) 18:45, 23 May 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Happy Editing--IAmChaos 03:43, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  I must add the promo concern of this article goes beyond the now removed product list. The language needs considerable editing to comply with NPOV. Chirota (talk) 06:05, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thank you for removing the content.  I will review the article to see which content may be promo. Thank you, VZEric (talk) 20:42, 2 June 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  Already done  here.  ℰmi1y⧼T·C⧽ 11:10, 21 November 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Advertising tag 

message: Thanks to SWinxy for cleaning up the intro and Early development (1995–1996). One question: Can SWinxy or another editor consider reverting the word "utility" back to "service"? Independent third-party sources generally refer to Verizon Fios as a service, not a utility. Here are a few third-party sources to support this:
*CNET
*U.S. News & World Report
*The Verge
*Fortune
*The Wall Street Journal
I work for Verizon and have a conflict of interest, so I ask others to make edits on my behalf. Thank you, VZEric (talk) 15:25, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: . Thanks. SWinxy (talk) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thank you for reverting "utility" back to "service". VZEric (talk) 16:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Recent edits