Re: [SLUG] Verizon Fios fiber and Slackware

From: Doug Koobs (dkoobs@dkoobs.com)
Date: Fri Oct 29 2004 - 13:14:06 EDT


> I have seen them laying cable in the Gibsonton (SP?) area, I have
> heard of them laying it in the Brandon area. I have also heard of
> people getting calls in the Sarasota/Bradonton area about signing up
> for the service. This has been a hot topic at work here recently
> everyone seems to want in on it. I have not seen a service map however
> nor do I have a landline phone to check the availability for myself
> but I have not seen them laying any fiber in the St Pete area, north
> or south, hopefully I am wrong about that however.

I called Verizon to inquire about when the fiber would be available in my
neighborhood (Pinellas Park) and was told within 2 or 3 months. I find
that hard to believe, as I have not seen any fiber being laid anywhere
around here... But I can dream...

Doug

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