Verizon FiOS coming to Methuen

Methuen Mayor William M. Manzi III has granted a cable franchise to Verizon Communications Inc. for its FiOS TV service, Verizon said today.

Manzi's decision means that 5,200 households will have the option of subscribing to FiOS TV, which Verizon claims is superior to other TV options.

The mayor's authorization brings to 56 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available the company 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)