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7Mbps Verizon DSL Now Available
$39.99 with one year contract, 8,000 foot loop length
(old news - 11:21AM Wednesday Jan 09 2008)
tags: dsl · business · Verizon Online DSL

Verizon techs tell us (and a Verizon press release confirms) that existing users can upgrade to the new, 7.1Mbps/768kbps DSL tier we've been telling you was coming since December. Verizon actually started offering the tier in early December to new customers, but hadn't acknowledged it officially existed until today. Looks like there is a somewhat limited deployment footprint according to the statement:

Consumers in some 400 communities across the nation now have a new broadband option from Verizon, as the company introduces an ultra-fast Verizon High Speed Internet service that more than doubles the download speed of its current fastest DSL offering and provides an exciting alternative to cable Internet.

According to technicians we've spoken to, the new tier requires a loop length of 8,000 feet, and will cost you $39.99 if you're willing to sign a one year contract. We spoke to Verizon PR, and they say this tier is also available without a contract for $47.99 a month.

Verizon spokesperson Bobbi Henson tells us users will need to plug their phone number into the Verizon website to see if the new tier is available in their neighborhood. The company says they'll be expanding this tier into additional territories throughout 2008.

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Frossty Premium join:2003-07-06	not bad y cant these sorta deals or even at that 8,000 length come to canada. As it stands now im like 5.3km from my CO therefore I cant even get DSL since it'd be getting like 1mbps. If this came to Canada that would be sweet. Bell what are u waiting for.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 11:28:49 ·

Cabal Premium join:2007-01-21 Boston, MA	Remind me Does Verizon DSL still require PPPoE, or can you get a straight DHCP connection?
	permalink · 2008-01-09 13:48:08 ·

Mactron
el camino Real
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CM94sv

Re: Remind me

said by Cabal

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Does Verizon DSL still require PPPoE, or can you get a straight DHCP connection?

Depends...
If your in a,
-ex-BA area, PPPoE
-ex-GTE area, DHCP
HTH

At least the price came down from $47.99 in another story here, to $39. One year contract?.. I'm not sure I trust Verizon that much to deliver reliable service. With all their network problems, 7M DSL and FIOS may just push them over the edge. I think I'll sit this one out and see what happens.

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If only the Verizon CSRs worked this well.

permalink · 2008-01-09 19:34:07 · Print ·

patcat88

join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY

Re: not bad

said by Frossty

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y cant these sorta deals or even at that 8,000 length come to canada. As it stands now im like 5.3km from my CO therefore I cant even get DSL since it'd be getting like 1mbps. If this came to Canada that would be sweet. Bell what are u waiting for.

Bell is waiting for a communist revolution, since Canadian last mile telecom companies are in a much more cozy monopoly than USA. Remember Canada has no trace of ownership rules, or antitrust rules. Look at Bell GlobalMedia, in the USA, that would be Verizon owning AOL Time Warner.

permalink · 2008-01-09 15:52:06 · Print ·

KC9FOI

join:2007-06-25
Cypress, TX

·Future Nine Corpor..

Look out Comcast!

I would leave Comcast if this is available to me. I'm quickly getting fed up with my connection crashing because, according to their tech, 'the boosters go on the fritz when it gets cold', yet the problem existed even before winter. Lovely. It's still not any revolutionary increase in speed. But atleast it's progress. Still, I look forward to see what is offered in the next gen internet speeds.

permalink · 2008-01-09 11:35:49 ·

neufuse join:2006-12-06 Indiana, PA	Finally They are finally admitting it exists! now if I can just get them to upgrade us.. hopefully we are one of the 400 its in right now... wish there was a list online...
	permalink · 2008-01-09 11:44:06 ·

wruckman Ruckman.net join:2007-10-25 Northwood, OH	DSL Upgraded About time they took DSL and extended the CO range and speed. Nice!
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:11:54 ·

chazman1 join:2001-11-19 Mount Orab, OH	400 communities I am going to assume those 400 communities will be the ones with available competition in this speed range. Of which my town isn't one since our cable offering is dismal and slow.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:17:15 ·

Richard B Fur It Up join:2007-06-22 Portland, OR	Throwing a Bone to MDU My guess either not everybody is buying into FIOS or FIOS MDU deployment is mainly vaporware.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:31:40 ·

aguiar0016 join:2006-01-23 New Bedford, MA	Re: Throwing a Bone to MDU what's the upload with this? anyone know what areas it is available in?
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:46:15 ·

a333 A hot cup of integrals please join:2007-06-12 Rego Park, NY	Re: Throwing a Bone to MDU The upload is 768 Kbits/sec.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:52:12 ·

patcat88 join:2002-04-05 Jamaica, NY	said by Richard B : My guess either not everybody is buying into FIOS or FIOS MDU deployment is mainly vaporware. Verizon is still building out DSL coverage, even though its doing FIOS.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 15:53:12 ·

DHRacer
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Bet FIOS first

I'd be willing to bet FIOS shows up first for some areas.

I know that they'd be dumb to double rollout FIOS and this. I'd prefer FIOS.

I'm still waiting for FIOS to be rolled out to office buildings (and with business plans). I have a few people that could use it.

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"No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now, go act busy for a few weeks and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them." (R&D Supervisor, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing /3M Corp.)

permalink · 2008-01-09 12:48:58 · Print ·

a333 A hot cup of integrals please join:2007-06-12 Rego Park, NY	Re: Bet FIOS first is this available in NYC? Cuz it sure doesnt look like FiOS is coming to my poora$$ neighborhood in Corona. BTW, does this require a tech visit?
	permalink · 2008-01-09 12:51:46 ·

flyingjoey join:2005-11-07 Jersey City, NJ	Re: Bet FIOS first I'm in Jersey City, NJ... 2 miles from Manhattan and I have FIOS 20/5 Plan.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 14:42:20 ·

patcat88

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Jamaica, NY

said by DHRacer

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I'm still waiting for FIOS to be rolled out to office buildings (and with business plans). I have a few people that could use it.

Verizon hates doing businesses in terms of FIOS rollout. Residential MDUs are scarce, office MDU is non-existent. FIOS in an office building means Verizon is killing its own $400 a month 1.5mbit T1s, $7000 a month T3s, and $10K plus SONET lines. In an office building I have access to its wiring closets, this building got Cablevision only a year ago, 2/3rds of the T1 units are abandoned now, and 1/2 of the building now has Cablevision (15/2 and 38/5), Im sure there is decimation of ADSL lines too (floors with no T1s now get cable).

permalink · 2008-01-09 15:59:47 · Print ·

DHRacer
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Re: Bet FIOS first

Well, they have FIOS for business, but it appears it's only for businesses in their own separate and distinct buildings. Large office buildings (the tall multi-story, many different tenants type) don't seem to be able to get FIOS, even if it would really only serve a single tenant's business network (and these are usually small to mid-sized networks that wouldn't overload the offered FIOS packages).

Wierd. A residential MDU would probably work for all single-WAN oriented businesses, even in a tower office building.
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permalink · 2008-01-09 16:09:33 · Print ·

patcat88 join:2002-04-05 Jamaica, NY	Re: Bet FIOS first said by DHRacer : Wierd. A residential MDU would probably work for all single-WAN oriented businesses, even in a tower office building. ?????????????????????? Are you saying businesses should rent residential apartments in residential apartment buildings if they want FIOS?
	permalink · 2008-01-09 16:34:53 ·

DHRacer
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Re: Bet FIOS first

No, I'm saying Verizon could give a single-link Business customer the same FIOS equipment they give residential users, just like they did when I had a Westell 2200 DSL modem and the business I worked for got the same modem when they ordered DSL service, too, albeit a business-class pricing plan, not a residential plan.

Granted, I have zero experience with FIOS, so maybe I'm missing a step...
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"No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now, go act busy for a few weeks and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them." (R&D Supervisor, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing /3M Corp.)

permalink · 2008-01-09 16:55:36 · Print ·

patcat88

join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY

Re: Bet FIOS first

Yeah I understand you now. FIOS Business tiers don't get you different equipment, or give you a special line. There is no SLA, your service is just as equal as any residential FIOS line (except for extra cost, unblocked port 80, and possibly speed and static IPs). A FIOS Business customer doesn't get a ethernet or T3 SONET Ring at their NID with 4 fibers when they order, even though FIOS speeds no matter what class you are, do approach a T3 on the download side, and sorta on upload:D

permalink · 2008-01-09 22:04:31 ·

rradina join:2000-08-08 Chesterfield, MO	Within 8000 feet! Since the distance keeps shrinking will the 10Mbps service be a WiFi G router on top of the CO and 1000ft distance limitation? Then they can upgrade to an N router and offer 15Mbps service. IMO copper is great when used within its limitations. Trying to use it to keep up with cable is just marketing.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 13:46:41 ·

SuperJoker

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Yermo, CA

·Verizon Online DSL

·Verizon west (ex G..

Re: Within 8000 feet!

said by rradina

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Since the distance keeps shrinking will the 10Mbps service be a WiFi G router on top of the CO and 1000ft distance limitation? Then they can upgrade to an N router and offer 15Mbps service.

IMO copper is great when used within its limitations. Trying to use it to keep up with cable is just marketing.

8000' bah, I was told one had to be within 9000' and at about 8890' I am, So I upgraded after I'd already had My service killed on the back end somehow even though I always paid the bill on time.

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permalink · 2008-01-10 03:01:07 · Print ·

Guspaz Guspaz Premium,MVM join:2001-11-05 Montreal, QC	The problem with sticking with old tech Too bad, then, that Verizon hasn't moved to ADSL2+ like other major North American DSL ISPs (Bell, for example) have. That'd bump the 7mbit loop length up to over 10 thousand feet.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 14:09:05 ·

Jodokast96
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Erial, NJ

·Verizon Online DSL

Re: The problem with sticking with old tech

said by Guspaz

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Too bad, then, that Verizon hasn't moved to ADSL2+ like other major North American DSL ISPs (Bell, for example) have. That'd bump the 7mbit loop length up to over 10 thousand feet.

They have upgraded to ADSL2+ in a lot of areas. This has caused some headaches with the 3/768 plan though because there have been some people not in ADSL2+ areas provisioned for it as if they were. So then you end up with pissed off people dropping sync saying, "But Verizon said..." I'm glad they are keeping it to fairly short distances right now.

The big reason Verizon is offering this is because the just can't roll out FIOS fast enough for everyone, and in a lot of areas Cables higher speeds are starting to cost them DSL customers. A lot of people have been asking for this for a long time now, ever since the first started trials of it almost 2 years ago.

permalink · 2008-01-09 22:45:27 · Print ·

vigilg join:2006-09-07 Desert Hot Springs, CA	Not in my area Desert Hot Springs, CA. Just called and it's not available in my area yet.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 15:24:40 ·

nontrusting1290 @cox.net	I would be careful I would be careful. DSL still runs slower the further away you are from the main source. If someone is promising the world never trust it. I see verizon teatering on the line too much and I hope you all don't fall for it.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 15:46:51 ·

a333 A hot cup of integrals please join:2007-06-12 Rego Park, NY	Re: I would be careful thats why they have a 8000 ft limit.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 16:09:37 ·

dhudson1984 join:2008-01-04 Charleston, WV	Re: I would be careful can anyone access the verizon site to check for this? everytime i put in my phone # or address it always says vz high speed internet is not currently available at your address even though i have it! LOL!
	permalink · 2008-01-09 19:23:56 ·

vz tech 2 join:2005-11-19 Richmond, VA	not necessarily slower for the distance but repeaters or Load coils have to be placed on the copper to get the signal to you regular Verizon dsl has always been 18000 feet from the co or less and no loads as loads add distance to the loop 7 meg dsl has been around for awhile but was called business grade and requires a different router or dsl modem
	permalink · 2008-01-09 19:34:29 ·

tron3

join:2007-12-03
New York, NY

This will do wonders for my wallet

As I have this at my house, nice to be able to trim the bill a bit.

Not that I notice a huge jump, though it comes in handy when trying out new versions of linux aka 700mb+ down loads. I did download the demo of crysis game it was about 1.7gigs in size and it took only 25 minutes give or take 10 minutes. Nice not to have to pay so much for about 6mbs after the overhead.

permalink · 2008-01-09 20:32:47 ·

Rob A Same Old Jets Premium join:2005-01-17 Pompton Plains, NJ	Hells yes! Woo I'm callig tomorrow.
	permalink · 2008-01-09 22:50:07 ·

VerizonCynic join:2006-10-25 Lakewood, CA ·Verizon FIOS	Ill let you know I have a good splitter and an at about 9500 feet. I get about 2900 on the 3.0 service. Got a good (non brain dead) VZ person the phone today. She knew the deal and thinks she can get me in.New modem I think and a tech has to come out for free to check the line. I am in 90712. FIOS is 1.5 miles away but it might as well be 5000. No fiber in the air here yet.
	permalink · 2008-01-10 02:11:56 ·

SuperJoker

join:2005-11-21
Yermo, CA

·Verizon Online DSL

·Verizon west (ex G..

Re: Ill let you know

said by VerizonCynic

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I have a good splitter and an at about 9500 feet. I get about 2900 on the 3.0 service. Got a good (non brain dead) VZ person the phone today. She knew the deal and thinks she can get me in.New modem I think and a tech has to come out for free to check the line. I am in 90712. FIOS is 1.5 miles away but it might as well be 5000. No fiber in the air here yet.

Good luck, Me I'm using the old 2100(Westell Wirespeed) DSL modem that I've had since 2004, Works pretty good at 6M/768K. Of course Fios is no where near here, It's about 50 miles or so as the crow flies away from where I live for the time being.

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permalink · 2008-01-10 03:06:27 · Print ·

Sevin3 join:2000-11-17 Sykesville, MD	Just got mine ordered!! Called on Thursday as soon as I read the article. It's available from my CO and I'm getting a confirmation call from Verizon tomorrow, ( friday ). w00t!!!! :O) My zip is 21784 -- "A man has got to know his limitations" - Dirty Harry
	permalink · 2008-01-10 07:32:11 ·

neufuse join:2006-12-06 Indiana, PA	Re: Just got mine ordered!! Same thing they told us yesterday... call them up today to check the order status they tell us "we have no record of an order?"... ugh
	permalink · 2008-01-10 09:52:21 ·

VerizonCynic

join:2006-10-25
Lakewood, CA

still waiting for a green light

Well I called for the third time today. Talked to two sep reps and I have their contact info so they cant wriggle away. They still need to check the line via "BQT" and see if I can get it. I think I can but who knows. If they wont sell over 8000 ft I am sunk. More news 1/14

Is there anyone in So. Cal that has this 7.1 for sure? What central office??

email me and let me know. www.laag.us
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permalink · 2008-01-11 18:50:22 · Print ·

Kenbass join:2007-05-10 Athol, MA ·Verizon Online DSL	7.1 I ordered mine today. They are suppose to come out Friday 1/11. I have less than 3000 feet line distance to CO so should work very well. As for all the nay sayers I have had Verizon DSL since the Bell Atlantic days. The only problem I had was the modem failed, which they replaced at no charge. Other than that it has been flawless. I live in central mass.
	permalink · 2008-01-10 17:11:32 ·

Network Guy join:2000-08-25 New York	Called billing The speed isn't available to me yet
	permalink · 2008-01-11 08:10:35 ·

yegs2000

join:2005-01-05
Bath, PA

Availability in PA?

I called on Thursday and had to direct the rep to the verizon newscenter website to show her the press release. She then proceeded to put me on hold for 20 mins to check with her supervisor. She then informed me that the 7.1 pricing of 39.99 was not available in my area. What kind of crap is that? She said it is not available in PA for 39.99 anybody else in PA got it? she really didnt sound like she knew what she was doing. I was pissed and she knew it so she credited my account 30 dollars but i just want the speed bump. Any advice / comments????

permalink · 2008-01-12 00:53:43 · Print ·

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