FiOS TV in NYC

New York's Department of Information and Telecommunications has given  the green light to FiOS TV as a cable franchise.

The service is delivered through a fiber optics network and will compete against cable TV.

Just what is FiOS TV? Well, below you'll find what the service might bring to you in the future.

100% fiber optic network
On Demand - Instant access to a library of the latest  movies, kids shows, sports programs
HD channels - More of a selection to watch  channels like ESPN, Discovery, TNT and others in high definition.
Picture and sound - Amazingly lifelike picture, hyper-real color and flawless sound.
Dual-tuner DVR - Gives you the freedom to pause and rewind live TV, record one show while watching another, and fast forward to your favorite part. 
Top premium channels - When you subscribe to a premium services like HBO or Cinemax, you can select from current favorites to original programming, 24 hours a day.
International channels - Stay connected to your homeland or the world with more than a dozen popular international premium channels including, RAI (Italian), TV5 (French), ART (Arabic), TV Japan (Japanese).