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Re: When will Verizon FIOS be coming to [YOUR TOWN NAME HERE]?



 Scott Ehrlich wrote: 
> 
> I'd heard, somewhere, that Verizon was putting a hold in repeating the 
> individual community process until the state passes legislation to 
> override community efforts, making it easier for Verizon to push into 
> communities through a centralized state effort. 
> 
> This is also why tv ads have been seen, at least in the recent past, 
> urging the community to keep tv decisions local.  Local, here, means the 
> cable companies continue their locking in of communities, blocking 
> Verizon's attempts.  If changes make it to state approval, things could 
> potentially change more favorably for Verizon. 


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