Furthering its footprint in the Maryland market, Verizon this week began offering its FiOS TV (fiber optic) service to consumers in Anne Arundel County.

“This is great news for consumers in Anne Arundel County who have waited a long time to see even greater competition between cable-TV providers,” said William R. Roberts, president of Verizon Maryland. “Customers who like what FiOS did for their Internet connection will love what it does for their TV. We?ve harnessed the speed and capacity of broadband with the power of broadcast to create a revolutionary, new entertainment experience.”