said by GOLFnSUN :

Whether Verizon gets reduced standards or not, the rules should be the same for everyone offering phone service in the state - even the VOIP providers.

said by bmn :

A statement without a basis in reality... No VoIP provider can ever provide the exact same level of service as an existing ILEC or CLEC using traditional copper as a medium. To believe that it is possible and should be so is to know little about the nature of the beast.

said by batterup :

Thank you for finally admitting VoIP and all leeches are a bunch of hustlers out for a blood meal.