[geeks] Why I hate Verizon Online

[Patrick Giagnocavo]

On Dec 7, 2006, at 2:20 PM, Phil Stracchino wrote:

> Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
>> The only problem I have with FiOS is that they won't allow local ISPs 
>> to
>> connect to the FiOS network to provide internet service.  I'd *much*
>> rather keep my current ISP than use Verizon as my ISP.
>
> No kidding.  I would be deliriously happy if I could get a FiOS
> connection and use Speakeasy as my ISP.  Anything that runs through
> Verizon Online is next to worthless because they're completely and
> utterly clueless.
>

Will never happen... FCC ruling says that FIOS is Verizon's own and 
they don't have to share with anyone.

--Patrick