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Verizon Offers 20/20 Symmetrical FiOS Service
BlueMerle writes with news that Verizon is offering 20 Mbps symmetrical service for current FiOS customers in NY, CT, and NJ. It will cost $65 a month. Cable companies aren't in a position to match this capability.
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I called the 8xx-get-fios number and they hadn't even heard of the plan.
Knowing the average slashdot user, it's probably because you requested the "Twenty-twenty symmetrical fiber optics to the premises internet service." Next time, just ask for the "really, really, really fast internet. Please."
My page.
"Its expensive because i live in the boonies sort of, but its also worth it because theres nothing to do out here."
Shit, man - print tickets, throw up some chainlink, projector that stuf on the side of the barn, put on a t-shirt that says "No Head - No Backstage" and go nuts...
Cable companies aren't in a position to match this capability.
I doubt Verizon really is either, but it sure sounds good.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
To my knowledge, Mel Gibson has never fellated a baboon, but I'm not clear on how espousing my ignorance contributes anything to thread. Perhaps you could explain that to me.
If you were blocking sigs, you wouldn't have to read this.
SlashdotUser: I'd like the 20/20 symmetrical Fiber Optic Service
VerizonOperator: Sorry, we don't offer vision plans sir.