Verizon FiOS coming to Framingham

Verizon Communications Inc. said today it has been granted a cable franchise for its FiOS TV service from Framingham's board of selectmen.

Verizon said the franchise means it can offer its FiOS service to about 19,000 household.

According to Verizon, its FiOS is superior to TV services offered by rivals.

The vote of Framingham's board brings to 54 the number of Massachusetts communities where FiOS TV is either already available or soon will be, Verizon said.

Headquartered in New York, Verizon delivers broadband and other wireline and wireless services to mass market, business, government, and wholesale customers.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)