AMC is arguably one of the best cable TV stations today due to its high-quality programming that includes The Walking Dead, and Better Call Saul among others. In case you are among the Verizon Fios customers who want to know the AMC channel number in your list, this article will guide you to the right channel.
How to access AMC on Verizon Fios?
AMC is a part of the Verizon Fios TV channel lineup in all packages offered but the specific channel number for AMC can be different based on the package subscribed to. Here's a breakdown of what channel AMC is located on with the different Verizon Fios TV packages:
- Local Fios TV – SD 128
- Fios TV Family – Digital 128 (Standard Definition)
- Fios TV Preferred –128 & 628
- Fios TV Extreme/Ultimate – 128/628
- Custom TV – Channel 128 (Standard Definition) and Channel 628 (High Definition) if you have the “Sports & Entertainment” television package.
Therefore, to sum up, AMC in standard definition is on Fios TV channel 128 for all packages. To experience HD quality in HD format, you should subscribe to Fios TV Preferred or above plans and check Channel 628. With Custom TV, you also will need to have the “Sports & Entertainment” add-on package to get AMC in either standard or high definition.
Also, certain pre-2004 Verizon set-top boxes may recognize an older channel numbering system in which AMC HD can be found on 715 as opposed to 628. If your on-screen guide has channel number 715 then go there to watch the high-definition version of AMC HD.
Checking Your Online Account
You can also visit the Verizon homepage and use your account to search for the channel guide to see what channel AMC is available with your selected package. On the web version, you have a detailed channel guide that lists all the channels that you are supposed to be receiving with your Fios TV service.
Just make sure to visit the Verizon home page log click on the My Verizon tabs at the top of the page and choose TV Channel Lineup from the list of provided services. Select your region and TV package and you will be able to see the complete list of channels as well as the position of AMC in the standard and high definition. This is the most accurate method of getting to AMC as the channel positions are likely to differ depending on the area.
Locating AMC on the Fios TV App
If you are a Fios TV subscriber who uses the Fios TV app on mobile devices or streaming devices and not a cable box, you will still find it quite easy to get to AMC. Simply go to the channel guide within the app or program, locate the AMC, and discover the channel number followed by the HD or SD meaning that it is high-definition or standard-definition streaming, respectively.
This enables you to switch directly to the live AMC feed from the app irrespective of your location; whether at home or elsewhere. The Fios TV app is compatible with Apple and Android portable devices, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, and more for watching your Fios TV channels outside the home.
AMC Programming Highlights within Verizon Fios
Now that you know how to access AMC through your Verizon Fios TV subscription, here's a quick look at some of the award-winning original programming you’ll find airing live on AMC:
The Walking Dead – Currently this show is probably one of the most watched on cable, the show is a show about the survival of living dead zombies.
Better Call Saul – This series is the prequel to the immensely popular Breaking Bad and portrays the character Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer who turns into Saul Goodman, a criminal defense attorney with a highly questionable moral compass.
SUGAR – A quirky black comedy-drama about an ambitious wife who, with the help of her loyal friend, will take on the task of liberating herself from her stupid husband.
Fear the Walking Dead – As a prequel to the show, The Walking Dead, this thrilling series follows the two families that are combined as they try to survive during the initial phase of the zombie pandemic.
The Terror – Seasonal anthology series delivers historical fiction with the second season now showing the true horror of Japanese American internment in WWII.
So there are more groundbreaking shows and much beloved franchises will be airing live in all their glory on AMC through your Verizon Fios. That is all you need to do to get to the standard definition AMC on channel 128 or the high definition AMC on 628. If you are not sure, you can check your online account or the Fios TV app for AMC’s channel placement. Happy viewing!
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