Verizon DNS Redirection 'Service' Spreads → Re: Host file

The redirection finally hit here. I've been checking it off and on since the topic first came up earlier this summer.

While I know that the Actiontec router for FIOS customers can use different DNS addresses, it's not yet clear how the average joe is going to be able to make the change.

And, what would you suggest they be changed to? Level3's DNS addresses?

Added: Opting out takes you to this page with instructions for changing settings in the Router. Verizon has the instructions for all their routers. »netservices.verizon.net/ ··· uct=fios

Instructions are to change the last octet of the DNS settings to .14

All but only the oldest of Verizons modems can change the DNS servers. Or you can simply set it in your pc's networking options. As to what to use? Some have said the 4.2.2.x servers are re-directing, but I'm not seeing it. Or you can use your own »www.ntcanuck.com

They could just opt-out.

Oh the horror! Perish the thought!

The average joe isn't going to care. The bottom line is that anyone that finds this an issue either already knows how to counter it, or has the skills to find out how to counter.