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Re: Is there anything that stops fios coming to other.
If Verizon enters a new territory they need to do a number of things that they have already done in areas they currently operate in.
As gwion  posted fios is a physical delivery mechanism. Verizon is rolling out so-called triple play service: Voice, TV, data. Low-level protocols on the wire emulate existing POTS and CATV service. atm is used to deliver data. fios is not doing VoIP. VoIP is certainly possible using fios but the 4 telephone lines delivered by fios use atm to emulate legacy technology copper wire switched service.
For Verizon to enter a new area they need to obtain permission to use rights-of-way. These are typically controlled and taxed by the local municipality since most rights-of-way ore on public property. To use aerial network they need to contract with whoever owns the aerial network in that area, this is typically split between the local Telco and power company. There is a license fee per pole and often times a make-ready fee to move existing services to make room on the pole or to install taller poles. As you can expect this can be a long, arduous and bureaucratic process. Underground they may have the option of renting existing empty conduit or installing there own facilities.
Seem to me it makes more sense for Verizon to install fios in territory they already service to stave off competition from Cable then poach the turf of other Baby Bells, but that is just my opinion. The other thing to keep in mind is that fios will ultimately be very profitable but installation is extremely capital intensive. All the Baby Bells have limited ability to raise the necessary capital. Better to spend it in your own backyard and maximize bang for the buck.
/Tom |
