Verizon’s done the math.

Eighty percent of people make their home communication services decisions prior to moving in their new digs. In addition, 85% will choose the first service provider that contacts them.

The company’s research shows that 65% of home buyers consider broadband services to be important in their new home. Even better, fiber-optic broadband services can add as much as .8% to the value of a home, says spokesperson Toni Lynn Semeah.

Verizon has created a fiber-optic broadband delivery system for phone, Internet, and TV services called FiOS.

FiOS delivers laser-generated pulses of light, riding over hair-thin strands of glass into your home.

The company says it is the only major U.S. telecom company building an advanced, all-digital fiber-optic network on a mass scale – all the way into each individual customer’s home.  To make sure your home is eligible for Verizon fiber-optics, check your home’s address at www.verizon.com/qualifybyaddress. 

Other broadband service providers are also bundling services.  

AT&T offers home bundles that start with home phone and digital television with Direct TV and DVR services.  Customers may choose existing bundle programs or “build a bundle” that suits them.

The package upgrades can include unlimited long distance calling and other features such as call waiting and caller ID, add high speed Internet, and Pro DSL wireless access.

New wireless customers are enticed by 450 anytime minutes, rollover minutes, unlimited mobile to mobile minutes, 5000 nights and weekend minutes.  View bundle programs and sign-up discounts at http://www.att.com.

For wireless only, Sprint bundles offer broadband connections that include email (text only), photos (low resolution), music and movies on the cell phones, PDAs, and Smartphones.  View http://www.sprint.com  for phone plans and broadband coverage. 

Specializing in wireless services, Cricket doesn’t offer bundles, but does offer discounts to add broadband to cell phone coverage with no signed contracts, credit checks or cables, visit http://www.mycricket.comto view plans. 

No matter what your needs are, phone, PDAs, Internet, TV, you can custom tailor your needs by knowing what the broadband providers can offer.