[Discuss] Verizon phasing out copper

[Richard Pieri]

Jerry Feldman wrote:
> I think what is important is not how they market it, but how they
> package (maybe define is a better term) it to the regulators. From my

I'm reminded of the discussion over iPad as appliance vs. computer. What
the technology is takes a back seat to how the vendor describes it to
the audience. iPad isn't a computer; it's "a truly magical and
revolutionary product". FiOS isn't a telecommunications system; it's a
TV and broadband service. PlayStation 4 isn't four netbooks glommed
together; it's the most powerful video game console evar.


> The legal problem is that the laws are archaic and have not really
> caught up to the technology. Every city and town wants a piece of the
> action, but in reality these services should be regulated both at the
> state and federal level.

I tend to agree as elaborated somewhat in my previous post in the other
fork of this discussion. The FCC seems to think that this is
anti-competitive and bad for consumers.

-- 
Rich P.