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VirtualLarry
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join:2003-08-01
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Re: Give them another year.
I think that perhaps that is exactly the reasoning. Perhaps there is some obscure part of the "line sharing" regulations, that would require Verizon to make available "dry pairs" to CLECs as well, and they might be able to offer both DSL service and VoIP service, and Verizon would lose even more business to smaller competitors that way.
Then again, they might just lose a good chunk of their customers to cable competitors anyways. Cable's bandwidth is more stable, and seems to be a better match for VoIP services, IMHO. (Disclaimer, I am an annoyed VOL DSL subscriber that is stuck at 768/128, even though I should qualify for more. Was also strongly hoping for the eventual availability of "naked DSL" in order to drop POTS service completely.) | |
sherpaboy
join:2001-07-06
Seattle, WA
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I am an annoyed VOL DSL subscriber that is stuck at 768/128, even though I should qualify for more
Is your DSL deployed over Frame Relay or ATM? Much of the older Verizon DSL is deployed over Frame relay, and they are not allowing anybody to upgrade beyond 768/128 if they are on Frame. Here in Washington, the 2 most common modems are the Fujitsu (frame relay) and the Westel (atm). If you are able to switch, you might be able to get faster service. The downside is that you are using a clueless ISP, they might not know the difference. You might have better luck getting accurate information from an independent ISP.
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Cable's bandwidth is more stable, and seems to be a better match for VoIP services, IMHO.
I see that you have a disclaimer, but do you have any experience to indicate that Cable would be a better fit for VoIP than DSL? My experience would indicate the opposite is true. | |
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