If we have AT&T in our area will we never get a chance to have Verizon Fios?

Question

If we have AT&T in our area will we never get a chance to have Verizon Fios?

Answer 1

Not likely.  FIOS is only currently available in the Verizon service areas (mid-Atlantic, North East, etc.)  AT&T may, however, one day, provide a fiber-optic service, but it won't be Verizon FIOS.

Revision:  Looks like Verizon is starting to roll out FIOS in Dallas, TX.  See http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-997201...  This may be just the beginning of them trying to get a foothold in traditional AT&T territory.

Answer 2

Absolutely!

Answer 3

Yes as long as the local PUC approves the application.

Verizon is expanding the FIOS footprint area as fast as they can. They can only place fiber in places where they have been given the permission by the local PUC offices. Once Verizon files with the local PUC hearings will be scheduled for other video providers to have the opportunity to say why they should/should not be given permission to provide the service.. Then the PUC will go into deliberation to grant/deny the request. It all boils down to politics as usual. Once given permission, then the Outside Techs have to place the main fiber line for the areas, the CO Techs then have to build the relay racks to receive/send the fiber signal. Then the Splice Service Techs can begin to fill the individual orders.

To find out if it is in your area go to www.Verizon.com click on FIOS, then put in your phone number (if Verizon customer), if not put in your address. If it isn't in your area you will be asked to put in your contact info for Verizon to contact you when it is available to your location.

Basically it all boils down to governmental politics as usual.