 mech1164I'll Be Back
join:2001-11-19
Lodi, NJ
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Re: Fiber is the "cool" thing to have on the block now said by VZ FiOS :
It's because they're being threatened by Verizon's claim of having a 100% fiber-optic network that the general public now believes means better quality and performance. This isn't necessarily true though. For example, AT&T has some FTTH deployments for their U-Verse service but are still restricted with speeds that VDSL is limited to so they see no immediate advantages.
Well yes AT&T does use some fiber just like cable. VDSL was a choice they made. Thing is they are being penny wise pound foolish. In a few years after they finish this build AT&T are going to have to take out those VDSL installs and put even more fiber overlay just to compete. Yes VZ is spending big bucks here. But it will be a much better investment over time. I just wish they would get off their collective @r$&$ and get flex fiber into apartments. We had FIOS in town for over 2 years and still no build out to apartment dwellers.  |
