[COLUG] Opinions on AT&T uverse in Dublin area

[Pat Collins]

On Mon, 19 May 2008 09:03:20 -0400, "Paul M. Dubuc" <work at paul.dubuc.org>
wrote :

> Duane wrote:
> > Angelo McComis wrote:
> >> Only 10mbit? Verizon FIOS is 20mbit, if it ever gets to Ohio... A
friend in NJ has it; loves it.
> > 
> > I'm aware of Verizon's offering, but I've no idea about AT&T, even
> > though fibre isn't shared like cable or have distance problems like DSL,
> > bandwidth is still shared at some point.
> 
>  From what I understand, Uverse isn't fiber to the home (FTTH).  The last
mile 
> is still copper.  It's a compromise solution compared to Verison's FIOS. 
I've 
> heard that Verizon cuts the copper to subscribers so that there's no going 
> back.  As for Verizon FIOS ever coming to the Columbus area, not in our
dreams 
> if AT&T can help it.

Sales person knocked on my door recently and knew nothing technical about
the service.  I looked it up and it is VDSL from/to the network node and
fiber from there.   It doesn't appear that there is an internet only option
for this, so will stick for RR until someone offers TV channels ala-cart. 
I'm not about to pay for TV channels I will never watch.

BTW, don't forget to get your HD TV converter box coupons from the guberment.  

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Pat