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Verizon: FiOS Access For Other ISPs in the Works

Posted by timothy on from the fiber-to-the-premises-win-the-argument dept.

Ant writes "According to Broadband Reports' story, 'Verizon has confirmed the claim made by a DSLExtreme representative here last week that the company has plans to offer other ISPs access to its new fiber-to-the-premises network.' A Verizon spokeswoman is quoted as saying, 'A couple of deals have already been signed and more are in the works.'"

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  1. Chock one up by yuriismaster · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    for economic cooperation. Verizon provides, MSN/AOL provides the 'services', Google provides the searching, etc.

    This is the right way to do things. Verizon would suck as an ISP, as would AOL a network provider. You get all the strong players together, resulting in a solid, enjoyable experience for a modest cost!