[Grovenet] Verizon FiOS v. Comcast

[Katie Allnutt]

There was an article about switching to fiber optics a while back in  
one of the consumer reports outlets.  Once you are off the copper  
wire, you are likely to lose your ability to make calls if the power  
goes out. And the company is under no obligation to let you switch  
back to copper wires once enough people in your neighborhood are on  
fiber optics. This became an issue for several folks who switched and  
then lost power but couldn't call their power company to let them know.
The caveat from the consumer group was to be sure you know what you  
are giving up when you switch as well as what you are getting. And it  
was not isolated to one company or another. If you switch to fiber  
optics it happens.

Katie



On Dec 21, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Michael O'Brien wrote:

> Yesterday a Comcast rep appeared at our door in NW Forest Grove to  
> offer a
> (supposedly) sweet deal on fiber-optic internet service bundled with
> landline service and our existing Comcast cable TV connection.  We
> currently have Verizon DSL and landline service, as well as Verizon
> wireless (which isn't affected by the Comcast offer).
>
> Question:  do any Grovenuts have any recommendations about which  
> one to go
> with?
>
> Generally speaking, we've been happy with Verizon (which has also  
> offered a
> bundle with FiOS internet and TV service).  It would be nice to  
> upgrade to
> fiber-optic speeds, which both companies are offering.  (I noticed,  
> BTW,
> that Comcast customer service has gotten less than rave reviews  
> over the
> years.)
>
> Any advice and/or tirades would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Mike
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