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- Cable vs. FTTP competition may mean 42 cents off your bill
- Cable vs. FTTP competition may mean 42 cents off your billwhere I live we don't ge that at allTelcom or Cable if you are a long term customer expect to be screwed. Your best bet is to drop their service then sign up as new customer with the competition. As...
- Tags: Network technology, Verizon Fios, cable, FTTP, FTTP competition, Brighthouse
- Discussion threads 2008-02-14
- verizon fios: Beware that first bill
- Verizon FiOS: Beware that first billDelayed BillingWe signed up for FIOS TV in January and we weren't billed until June. There is nothing like getting an over $2000 combined wireless, internet, local line and TV bill to make your day.I still would opt for FIOS in a heartbeat.FIOS...
- Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, first bill, Fios TV, Verizon Fios, Verizon Communications Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-07-30
- Super Techies: Larry Tesler--the trail from Xerox PARC to Yahoo
- Super Techies: Larry Tesler--the trail from Xerox PARC to YahooVerizon FIOS sucksWell I was talking to my brother back East and he told me the following, upon completion of the FIOS installations in his neighborhood, there was numerous power outages and cable outages, caused by Verizon sub-contractors. After the...
- Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Network technology, Yahoo! Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Xerox PARC, Verizon Fios
- Discussion threads 2007-07-16
- verizon fios: The beginning (Photos: verizon fios installation step by step)
- Verizon FiOS: The beginning (Photos: Verizon FiOS installation step by step)NiceDo you mow your own lawn, or have your kids do it?Green ConnectorLooks to be an SC type connector. only showing one, means that they are useing some sort of 2-way multiplexing? normally you have 2 fibers, 1 transmitting and...
- Tags: INTERNET, Network technology, Cable, TVs, Telecom & Utilities, photograph, Fios, Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Fios
- Discussion threads 2007-07-16
- The verizon fios installation: The key points
- The Verizon FiOS installation: The key pointsreset netgear routermy experience with FIOS installation was that it took the installers a long time to get Verizon to authorize the install. We were moving one phone line and our internet access to FIOS. One thing that I missed was the...
- Tags: Network technology, Routers & switches, DSL, INTERNET, NETWORKING, Broadband Internet, Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., Fios, Verizon Fios, router, cable
- Discussion threads 2007-07-16
- Comcast's catch 22
- Comcast is in a tough spot: It has to upgrade its network to compete with incoming competition from Verizon FioS. But to do those upgrades it has to have outages.And these outages tend to alienate customers. On the bright side at least my opening sentence on this post about Verizon...
- Tags: Broadband, General, Telecommunications, Verizon, Wired & Wireless
- Blog posts 2007-07-12
- My verizon fios experience is about to begin
- On July 3 I had one of my last Comcast outages--I say that knowing I'll have another one soon. This Comcast outage had particularly bad timing since I've been evaluating Verizon FiOS. Amazing how quick I called Verizon after this latest Comcast glitch--the knocked out the TV and Internet access...
- Tags: Wired & Wireless, Verizon, Telecommunications, General, Entertainment
- Blog posts 2007-07-05
- Podcast: News to know midday: AMD benchmarks; iPhone accessories; verizon fios
- On today's podcast: George Ou rips AMD over benchmarks. Jason O'Grady surveys iPhone accessories. Verizon FiOS here I come.
- Tags: Verizon, News to know, General, Apple, AMD
- Blog posts 2007-07-05
- Seven screen shots: forthcoming verizon fios TV Interactive Program Guide
- Seven screen shots: forthcoming Verizon FiOS TV Interactive Program GuideI want this available nowIt's the only way Time Warner will make their pricing and services better, if they get some competition.Nice but ...no real functionality that my DirecTivo has not had for years. The weather, traffic, and movie posters are...
- Tags: Video on demand (VoD), Pricing, Digital media, TV & Home Theater, Fios, Verizon FiOS TV Interactive Program Guide, Verizon Fios TV, Verizon Fios, Verizon Communications Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-06-05
- Report: verizon fios 12-18 months away from set-top delivery of ALL Internet videos
- Report: Verizon FIOS 12-18 months away from set-top delivery of ALL Internet videosUsers do not want video on computer -> see this studyUsers want video downloads on the TV !See this recent study -http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060920-7785.htmlSo lets stop all this Telcom TV video streaming on the Internet noise right now and endorse...
- Tags: Corporate communications, TV & Home Theater, set-top delivery, video, Verizon Fios, Internet video, set-top, Verizon Communications Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-09-27
- Or, what about verizon fios with GoogleAds?
- Or, what about Verizon FiOS with GoogleAds?Not no, but HAIL no!Does anyone else thing this is an absolutely HORRIBLE idea?The purpose of me paying for high-speed internet access is not for the benefit of the AD pushers out there, but maybe, just maybe, for MY benefit?Folks, if it's come down...
- Tags: advertisement, GoogleAds, Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Fios, benefit
- Discussion threads 2005-09-22
- Or, what about verizon fios with GoogleAds?
- Another possibility for Google - in conjunction or separate from their dark fiber buy- would be to affiliate with Verizon FiOS- the new, souped up high speed Internet access service now being rolled out in selected markets.Here's how this would work:FiOS subscribers get access to premium television content thru their...
- Tags: Verizon Fios, advertisement
- Blog posts 2005-09-22
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- News to know: XP meets XO; Yahoo; Facebook; Verdiem; DIY phishing
- Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: It's finally official: XP is coming to the XO. Christopher Dawson: Sugar-free Windows, as predicted Microsoft cuts backup from Windows Home Server PowerPack Larry Dignan: Icahn launches Yahoo proxy fight; Mark Cuban's return?...
- Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Yahoo! Inc., Privacy, TechMeme, Icahn, Phishing, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cyberthreats, Spam, Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software
- Blog posts 2008-05-16
- Verizon wins Homeland Security contract
- Verizon picked up a huge contract from the Department of Homeland Security: a $670 million deal to provide IP and security services over 10 years, Reuters reports. Verizon was the primary winner of the 10-year, $20 billion contract to provide a full range of telecommunications and related...
- Tags: Network, Verizon Communications Inc., Networking, Homeland Security, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Government, Richard Koman
- Blog posts 2008-05-15
- News to know: Comcast-Plaxo; Icahn-Yahoo; Linux; Microsoft
- Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Comcast buys Plaxo: Will social networking and TV fly? Dennis Howlett: Comcast scoops up Plaxo: good move Dan Farber: Comcast goes social with Plaxo acquisition Techmeme EIC podcast: HP-EDS; Google; SaaS Adrian...
- Tags: Plaxo Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Comcast Corp., Workday, Microsoft Corp., Zoho, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Rootkits, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Hardware, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware
- Blog posts 2008-05-15
- Google losing cellphone battle?
- In the fight to create a competitor to the Apple iPhone, which defines the Mobile Internet Client MIC category, many people put their money on Google and its Open Handset Alliance. That bet looks shaky today. RIM has come up with its own "iPhone...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Alliance, LiMo Foundation, Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile, Cell Phone, Sprint Communications, Strategy, Management, Dana Blankenhorn
- Blog posts 2008-05-14
- Limo adds Mozilla, Verizon to its bandwagon
- The LiMo Foundation, a consortium that is building an open software platform for handsets based on Linux, has added Mozilla and Verizon to its roster The full roster of partners added today includes: Infineon Technologies; Kvaleberg AS; Mozilla Corporation; Red...
- Tags: LiMo Foundation, Verizon Communications Inc., Mozilla Corp., Limo, UI, Linux, Advertising & Promotion, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-05-14
- More hints that a 3G iPhone is imminent
- More hints that a 3G iPhone is imminent"Not Available" is a pretty strong term for AppleNormally they will list estimated delivery times, like "5 Days" or "3 Weeks". Apple is pretty good at managing their supply channel so the "Not Available" post is a pretty good indication that something...
- Tags: Cellular phones, WIRELESS, 3G
- Discussion threads 2008-05-13
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
- Photo gallery:2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZWith the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, Chevrolet makes its strongest bid yet to unseat the Toyota Camry as America's most popular car. For cabin quality, the Malibu LTZ equals the Camry and even the Honda Accord. The Malibu features the most modern powertrain we've yet seen...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, cabin electronic, OnStar, phone, Chevrolet Malibu, cell phone, Chevrolet
- Product reviews 2008-05-12
- Electrical outtages make you appreciate mobile technology
- Electrical outtages make you appreciate mobile technologyPower outageI live in the Middle Atlantic area. We have storm after storm with record rain fall. Last night I lost power for 9 hours, I could not find my flashlight so I open my cell phone to get around in the...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Cellular phones, United Parcel Service of America Inc., mobile technology, mobile
- Discussion threads 2008-05-12
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