Where's my FIOS?

11 01 2006

So I finally dropped my ridiculous business grade internet access plan with Charter. I was paying $160/mo for a connection that was 1.5mbps down and 384kbps up. (yeah you read that right). It was worth it for a while for the static IP. I'll miss you 66.189.35.193! Anyhow, I've 'downgraded' to 3mbps residential service, and it just blows. REALLY spotty speeds. REALLY slow upload bandwidth.. I think about 128kbps. Running this site on this line just ain't gonna cut it. I may have to end up doing a co-lo somewhere instead. Well at least they don't block ports 80, 22 and 23 anymore.

As I was looking into other options today, I ran across Verizon's FIOS service. That's right baby... fiber to the curb. The speeds START at 5mbps down and 768kbps up. All that at a much cheaper price than Charter, those price gouge-ing fucktards. So in a sudden rush of hopeful glee, I checked availability in Worcester...

...and got the expected result: not available. Why must we citizens of our fair city in the heart of the commonwealth be treated like red-headed stepchildren all the time? GIMME MY SP33DZ0RZ!

Anybody know when it's coming to Worcester? I've heard rumblings ranging from 'mid-2006' to 'when hell freezes over'.

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11 01 2006
#1 Ryan (Reply)

I remember when I first noticed the old G3 was at 350kbps. I held onto my seat out of fear from whiplash.
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11 01 2006
#1.1 Shawn (Reply)

Hah, and you just reminded me of the first time I bought a 250MB hard drive (1996 or so). I was all like "nobody will ever need this much space!" haha.
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19 01 2006
#2 Jeff Loiselle (Reply)

I have a very empty server you are more than welcome to have space on. Just say the word.
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