Re: [PLUG] xDSL

pinkee@cavegirl.org · Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:59:58 -0500

On Wed, Mar 20, 2002 at 01:52:24PM -0500, Doug Crompton wrote:
> I spoke with a gentleman at the PA Public Utility Commission at length. He
> was very knowledgable. I will summarize the call.
> 
> First they no longer take DSL complaints but he was aware of the problem
> and explained reasons for it. DSL is not regulated like phone service is
> but even phone service in PA is a priviledge and NOT a right! Verizon has
> basically set an 18K feet loop limit and they apparently have the right to
> do that. There is no law in the deregulation that would make them do
> otherwise. I would suspect they have to abide by their own rule otherwise
> the competition would have a complaint. Other states and areas have
> different rules and DSL is being rolled out at much longer loops
> elsewhere.

That is really unfortunate. I assure that the technology exists and once
verizon lands their long distance priviledges, you will have dsl. Is
cable an option in your area?

pinkee
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