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Re: Verizon says "No redlining in NYC." said by wifi4milez:said by Pathfinder:There are far more than 3 buildings in Manhattan with FIOS. When I left there 2 years ago there were 3 in East 56th District already with more on the map. I will try to get a count from some friends of mine. Search all you want, and you will come up short. As far as I know there are less than 5 in total where it is available today. If I recall correctly, Peter Cooper Village complex is in the process of being wired now, but other than they Manhattan is out of luck. According to the Times about 20% of Manhattan is wired. look at the FIOS map here and you will see more than 5 pins of members here.
20% seems too high but I would estimate 10% may be in line. |
 wifi4milezBig Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
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New York, NY | said by Pathfinder:said by wifi4milez:said by Pathfinder:There are far more than 3 buildings in Manhattan with FIOS. When I left there 2 years ago there were 3 in East 56th District already with more on the map. I will try to get a count from some friends of mine. Search all you want, and you will come up short. As far as I know there are less than 5 in total where it is available today. If I recall correctly, Peter Cooper Village complex is in the process of being wired now, but other than they Manhattan is out of luck. According to the Times about 20% of Manhattan is wired. look at the FIOS map here and you will see more than 5 pins of members here. 20% seems too high but I would estimate 10% may be in line. First of all, the NYTimes article says FIOS is currently provided in 20% of New York City. Now I will give you a free pass since you are from out of town, but the term New York City means all 5 boroughs, not just Manhattan! The 5 pins you see on the map for FIOS in Manhattan are likely the only 5 buildings currently served, I can tell you because I live here (have all my life) and know people who work for Verizon. However, that is about to change. Verizon just recently inked a deal to wire Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town with FIOS. This means that the entire 110 building complex will (relatively) soon be FIOS ready. Now that the new "bendable" fiber is available, things will pick up quickly I suspect.
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