October 24th, 2007
Verizon Redefines “Fast” with 20Mbps Symmetrical Broadband Service
By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
On Monday Verizon unveiled a new symmetrical Verizon FiOS Internet service for consumers, featuring an upload and download speed of up to 20Mbps. Yes, you read that right, 20Mbps upload. The service went live in parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Monday.
Verizon indicated it will expand its service soon into the 13 other states where the company offers FiOS Internet service, and to introduce a similar small-business offer.
In a press release, Susan Retta, vice president, Broadband Solutions for Verizon said the obvious: “Verizon’s new 20/20 FiOS service blows cable away. Their upload speeds don’t even come close.”
The cost is pretty darned reasonable, $64.99 per month for those with a Verizon phone contract, and $69.99 for those without. The service includes a comprehensive Internet security suite plus 1 GB of network-based backup at no additional charge.
We Say: So, dang it Verizon, when are you expanding into my area?
Mike says:
Expanding is the problem! I see they are updating service to people who can already get FIOS, but what about all of us who cant even get the regular FIOS service? It is a shame that they cant finish one thing before starting another
Mike
Oh they should be MADE to replace the lines and switches in outlying areas - in-laws have dealt with 20k and under internet service for years because they cant get the full56k through the crappy equipment Verizon wont replace.
October 25th, 2007 at 3:17 am
John Corliss says:
Seventy bucks a month for high speed internet access is ridiculous. Europe has had speeds as high as 40 mbps for a long time, and they don’t charge a much more reasonable fee from what I understand. In the U.S. though, gouging the public is a fine art at this point.
October 25th, 2007 at 3:38 am
John Machacek says:
I pay $45 for Comcast and get 8Mbps Down / spin-the-wheel Mbps Up.
For 20/20 I’d pay $70
October 25th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
bryan says:
when docsis 3 comes out cable will have 150 Mbps without any additional outlets laid in your house, and you can move your cable modem anywhere
October 25th, 2007 at 9:11 pm