[NTLUG:Discuss] Verizon FIOS and PPPoE

[David I S Mandala]

On Thu, 2005-03-17 at 14:06 -0600, Greg Edwards wrote:
> 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?
> 

As I understand it it's a package deal that can't be separated, and I
think the "isp" is MSN.

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