Speakeasy is a reseller of Covad. They can not increase speed like the Bells. Covad owns their entire network! Speakeasy resells it. Also SBC resells Covad in a lot of areas too. and Covad is a major player with the SBC and other Bell Markets!
but for Local ISPs to expand DSL coverage is more costly then you paying SBC for the service. Contact SBC's offices for more information. just talk to the right department.