said by achuchma
:said by Karl Bode
:Document what he's saying so that in three years, when the majority of rural middle-class America is still waiting for Fios, you can perhaps get a coupon?
I doubt that we will see FIOS on a grand scale within three years. The costs involved with installing the service will more than likely keep deployments at a steady, but slow pace.
I can only speak from what has been documented here with other FIOS customers, and so far, we have seen FIOS installs span the income brackets.
Is it possible that Verizon can change direction on FIOS deployments? Of course! However, since FIOS is in its infancy, if Verizon wanted to cherry pick affluent areas, one would assume that now would be the time to do it.
So if verizon is going to take its time doing a builtout, why do they need a statewide franchise? By the time they get near to being usable by the customer, they could be on there 2nd local franchise deal.