California Statewide franchise status. Decision by Aug 31

[Ricko101]

I just wanted to give an update on the status...

A bill now in the Legislature would regulate telecommunication providers like AT&T and Verizon through a statewide franchise.
Assembly Bill 2987 must be passed by Aug. 31. If the law is adopted, it could take effect Jan. 1.

Cross our fingers....

What sucks is that we have to wait until Jan to get the service... if approved.

 

[riffjim4069]

Sending good vibes your way...

 

[Ricko101]

LOL ! Thanks.... !!!!

 

[wtb955]

Is "widespread" CA. Verizon FiOS on the way?

Well, it looks like California is going to make it easier for phone companies to compete for our business. Does this mean Verizion FiOS will finally get a real foothold in California? Let's hope so; I'm so tired of the current quality and quantity of HD we are given!

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=OBR&Date=20060901&ID=5987991

 

[clapple]

It is now on the Govenator's desk.

 

[wtb955]

It is now on the Govenator's desk.

So I hear. Let's hope all goes well and we will begin to get REAL choices in the near future. :

 

[Ricko101]

He is supposed to sign by the end of September. I wander how long it will take for Verizon to start offering the service to areas (such as mine) where FIOS is already available for internet service.
Verizon told me that the TV service activation is only a matter of flipping a switch...

 

[clapple]

In today's paper. The Govenator just signed it. Now hopefully, we will get it soon!

 

[ComcastOgre]

I hope Indiana is under consideration. I would love to have Fios, and I know AT&T just announced a huge investment into Indiana for their TV service and faster internet service. I'm not sure when that's supposed to start though, or if Kokomo will ever see it.

 

[Ricko101]

In today's paper. The Govenator just signed it. Now hopefully, we will get it soon!

The question is "how soon?"... I called customer service, and of course they know very little...

I can't wait

 

[Jon Purkey]

He is supposed to sign by the end of September. I wander how long it will take for Verizon to start offering the service to areas (such as mine) where FIOS is already available for internet service.
Verizon told me that the TV service activation is only a matter of flipping a switch...

When they installed the internet here they told us it was TV ready. Just a matter of waiting to get approval. Took a coulple months. I waited until I could get both to call.

 

[Polar33]

The question is "how soon?"... I called customer service, and of course they know very little...

I can't wait

Heh...If you think the call center people know very little, try emailing the customer service center, it took them three days to reply and their answer didn't even have anything to do with my question.

Verizon...if you're out there, I'd like to subscribe to this service effective immediately. I'd even be more than happy to pick up and install my own equipment. Or at the very least please come up with a date so the rest of us can stop holding our breath.

 

[clapple]

The question is "how soon?"... I called customer service, and of course they know very little...

I can't wait

Yesterday I asked the guys with the Verizon truck if they knew when.

They said, "At least by March". "Maybe sooner".

What ever that is worth.