There are a lot of different Verizon FiOS packages that you can choose from if you are thinking about switching to Verizon FiOS service. Think you can't afford Verizon FiOS service? You can and probably should. No matter what your budget is - there is a Verizon FiOS package that will work for you. If you're looking for a package that has the best value, then the Verizon FiOS Triple Play is probably what you're looking for.

The Triple Play combines Internet service, cable TV service and home phone service. A lot of people choose the Triple Play because it makes it easier when the time comes to pay bills each month. But there are more packages that you can choose from, depending on what your individual needs are. Here are some tips to help you choose the best Verizon FiOS package for you:

Figure out how much service you need so that you don't pay extra money for extra services you're not using - To keep costs down you should really think about how many TV channels that you will really watch on a regular basis and how much Internet service you actually use from month to month. For example, if you live alone and you only watch certain shows on certain channels, then you can probably choose a TV package from Verizon FiOS that has only the channels that you watch on a regular basis. That will be cheaper than signing up for a package that will give you a plethora of channels that you don't watch.

If you don't download a lot of videos or music from the Internet, and you don't have kids in the house or people that play a lot of online games, then you can sign up for a smaller amount of Internet bandwidth and that will save you money too. Bundling your TV and Internet services from Verizon FiOS will also save you money.

Weigh all of the costs and benefits, not just the money – The value of cable TV service and Internet service goes way beyond just what the actual cost of the service is. You have to take into account other factors like the cost of other entertainment factors. You could spend $50 or more on a night out at the movies if you're buying snacks and drinks and a movie ticket for more than just yourself, but you could have a movie night at home for all of you and your family and friends for a fraction of that cost. If you have your own business or you work at home, the cost of having reliable, high speed Internet service is more of a business expense than a luxury, so even if you have to spend a little more, it's worth it to have a reliable Internet service like Verizon FiOS.

In the end, only you can decide which is the best Verizon FiOS package for you and your family but take your time and look at all the options that Verizon FiOS offers before you make a decision. Keep in mind that getting a more expensive package deal that includes more TV channels and faster Internet service might actually save you money in the long run.