FiOS

Cable Markets in New York City Declared Competitive

Stevie Converse — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:11:27 -0800

Comcast: AT&T Is Our Biggest Threat

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:22:19 -0700

So Far, Verizon's $23 Billion FiOS 'Gamble' Paying Off

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:35:20 -0700

Verizon Bets Big on Infrastructure

Stevie Converse — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:50:38 -0700

Verizon Adds HD Channels, Surpasses Comcast, Cox

Stevie Converse — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:08:08 -0700

Verizon Offers Plan to Inspect Faulty FiOS Wiring

Stevie Converse — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:58:26 -0700

A Smart Bet or a Big Mistake?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:17:29 -0700

Verizon's Fiber Guru Talks Strategy

Stevie Converse — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:35:17 -0700

There's no question that Verizon Communications hit a home run with its aggressive fiber strategy.

The fiber-to-the-home network called Fios has enabled Verizon to supercharge broadband speeds and compete against cable in the TV market.

New York FiOS Deal Approval Expected Soon

Stevie Converse — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:34:51 -0700

Verizon expects New York City officials to approve its FiOS cable franchising deal by next month, a top executive said Wednesday.

Verizon Overbuilding AT&T U-verse with FiOS

Stevie Converse — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:46:54 -0700

A very interesting competitive development is taking place in the Dallas, TX suburbs. Verizon is apparently preparing to overbuild AT&T U-verse territory with Verizon FiOS service.

Interested in Pretending You Have Influence on Verizon/NYC Deal?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:32:02 -0700

Verizon spent much of the past year negotiating a deal to bring FiOS to NYC with Mayor Bloomberg's office.

FIOS Cable Bids to Go Citywide

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:53:14 -0700

New Yorkers fed up with high cable TV bills and sluggish Internet service may soon get relief.

Verizon wants to compete with Time Warner and Cablevision by wiring up all five boroughs with its new high-speed FiOS TV and Internet service. It's the first time any cable-TV operator has sought a franchise covering the entire city.

More Disturbing Numbers for Telcos

Stevie Converse — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:48:21 -0700

Two separate sources this week are offering up more analysis showing the telcos are falling behind the cable companies in the broadband and video battle.

The City's Own Series of Tubes

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:32 -0700

Prompted in part by broadband envy, Seattle is dusting off an idea that's been kicking around more than a decade – jumping into the Internet business.

Verizon, Unions Clash at Lincoln Shareholder Meeting

Stevie Converse — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:14:19 -0700

Thursday was Theodore Wright’s birthday, and as a present to himself, he took the day off to attend the Verizon annual shareholders meeting at The Cornhusker.

Verizon FiOS Proposes Citywide Buildout

Stevie Converse — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:34:55 -0700

Yesterday, Verizon proposed to build a fiber optic network covering all of New York City.

Verizon Asks FCC to Help Ease Switches from Cable

Stevie Converse — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:42:58 -0700

Verizon Communications asked the Federal Communications Commission yesterday to take steps that would make it easier for cable subscribers to switch to Verizon's competing subscription-television service.

Verizon's Fiber-Optic Rollout Leaves Massachusetts Cities Behind

Stevie Converse — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:27:14 -0700

If you’re wondering when your neighborhood will be graced with Verizon's new fiber-optic wiring, you might get a sense of the timing from just looking out your window.