Re: Choice of ISP

["Jerry Feldman-2" <user=4@nabble.blu.org>]

 On Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:50:21 -0400 
Randy Cole <[hidden email]> wrote: 

> If Verizon is replacing copper with fiber, than fiber should be subject 
> to the same regulation as copper. 

Actually, DSL was a way that the local phone companies could sell 
underutilized copper. 


One of the real problems is that each community in most states 
regulates whose wires go where.  So, anyone who wants to run wires on a 
pole or underground needs to obtain a franchise from the community as 
well as pay fees to the owner of the poles, usually the power company. 
It's different for each state, and each community, and it becomes a 
regulatory mess.   

Today, the phone companies now provide Internet and TV content, and the 
cable TV companies also provide phone and Internet.  Currently, the 
power company delivers power to your home, but you buy power from 
someone else, but the power company bills it on one bill. But, I would 
hate to have the same situation for communications. But, today, if you 
want high speed TV, Internet and phone you have choices: 
1. Verizon FIOS via verizon fibre 
2. DSL via Verizon copper 
3. Comcast via Comcast copper. 
4. RCN via RCN copper 
5. Other cable TV company such as Cox. 
Additionally, you can get both TV and Internet via Satelite. 



  
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