Many residents have contacted City Council members and staff concerning the deployment of the Verizon FiOS network in Alexandria and Arlington. Below are the most frequently asked questions.
Q: What is “FiOS?”
A: FiOS stands for fiber optic services over FTTP (fiber to the premises), an advanced fiber-optic technology that uses strands of glass fiber and laser-generated pulses of light to transmit voice, data, and video signals.
Q: When will FiOS be available to Alexandria and Arlington residents?
A: FiOS should be available in Alexandria and Arlington in late 2009 or 2010. The FiOS network will allow Verizon to provide voice, Internet and cable services. Verizon will need to negotiate a new telephone franchise addressing issues related to the construction of the FiOS network, such as the placement of boxes or poles in the street. They will begin constructing the fiber optic network after the telephone franchise is approved.
Q: Will FiOS be available to all residents?
A: The service area will be determined during the franchise negotiations. Neither Alexandria nor Arlington has the legal authority to require Verizon to provide FiOS services everywhere.
Q: Who should be contacted at Verizon to express our concerns or obtain updates about their plans?
A: Inquiries should be addressed to:
Catherine Hogan Lewis, External Affairs/Government Relations
E-mail: catherine.hogan.lewis@verizon.com
Phone: 703.886.3033
Q: Does Comcast have an exclusive franchise?
A: Comcast does not have an exclusive contract to provide cable and Internet service.
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