Re: [SLUG] Dumping Verizon Internet for ???

From: Pete Theisen (petetheisen@verizon.net)
Date: Fri Sep 11 2009 - 11:42:41 EDT


Robin 'Roblimo' Miller wrote:
> Pete Theisen wrote:
>> Hi Everybody,
>>
>> Verizon is worse, much worse than ever before. I turned them in to the
>> FCC and they plain lied to the investigator. If I corner them
>> dead-to-rights then they say it is because I use Linux.
>>
> I, too, have an FCC complaint pending against Verizon. It's about phone
> number portability, not Linux, but their response to the FCC was still a
> 100% provable lie.
>
> Years ago, I used Verizon because they were generally reliable and
> despite inept customer service, their wireless and landline technology
> worked well for me.
>
> This is no longer true.
>
> Here in Manatee County, my high-speed Internet connection choices are
> basically Verizon or Brighthouse. Brighthouse is no winner, but seems to
> be better than Verizon, at least for me.
>
> Sarasota is Comcast country. Give an choice between Verizon and Comcast,
> I don't know what I'd do. Move?

Hi Robin,

The thought has crossed my mind. Maybe a personal ad: "Looking for true
love, please send me a picture of your internet connection box."

-- 
Regards,

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