[NTLUG:Discuss] Verizon FIOS and PPPoE

[lonny.dahl@verizon.com]

discuss-bounces at ntlug.org wrote on 03/17/2005 02:06:18 PM:

> Jack Snodgrass wrote:
> > you can get static ips throught the business office... 5 ips... cost
> > $99 for 15/2
> > instead of the $49 for residential 15/2.
> >
> > jack
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:27:11 -0600, Greg Edwards <greg at nas-inet.com>
wrote:
> >
> >>Is Verizon going to allow static for fiber access?  Are they going to
> >>provide xDSL rates higher than the 768 up/down max that they offer now
> >>over the fiber lines?
> >>
> >>Curious minds want to know ;)
> >>
> >>--
> >>Greg Edwards
> >
>
> I think we're talking apples and oranges here :(
>
> Currently, from Verizon, I have a 768 up/down DSL circuit.  My IP rental
> and backbone connection are through an ISP.  When the fiber is installed
> my desire would be to upgrade to a faster service.  Will they be offering

> DSL at higher rates, or do I need to buy a new service?  Will I still be
> able to use my ISP or will I have to use Verizon to get a benefit from
the
> fiber?
>
> --
> Greg Edwards
> New Age Software, Inc.
> Custom software for an off the rack world
> http://consult.nas-inet.com
>
Greg,

Currently, Verizon Online is the ISP for fios in the Dallas area.  We don't
have any other providers available at this time, but plans are in the works
to allow other ISP's (we call them non-affiliates) access to our fiber
network.  Have your service provider lobby Verizon to allow them access if
you just have to stay with them (for their support or whatever...I can
CERTAINLY understand wanting to talk to someone who understands Linux if
you have a problem...and as was mentioned earlier, Verizon supports the M$
platforms and Mac OSX).