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Verizon Update
4/25/01
A. Tauzin
Bill
A new bill which has the potential
to give Verizon (and other bell companies) an unbelievable edge in
the high-speed market will be weighed in the senate shortly.
Representative Bill Tauzin of
Louisiana has created a bill which would eliminate any requirement that
the Bells offer high-speed lines to competitors, such as DSL providers
like Covad. The Bell companies have claimed they should not have to do so
even under the 1996 Act's provisions, because DSL and other lines are
"advanced services" not related to voice competition. But fortunately the
FCC has ruled otherwise, since this service is carried over regular phone
lines.
Should this bill pass, there will
literally be no competition for any of the bells in the future, and
all would likely be lost.
Although this site is a little
"extreme" in it's views, you can gain an education on this issue by
visiting:
and see exactly how far this bill
is going.
B. Verizon Allowed
to Enter Massachusetts Long Distance Market
For those of you who have followed
this unfolding situation, the ruling comes as a great surprise.
Verizon had to prove that it had adequately opened up it's local markets
in the Bay state before the FCC would grant this request. Apparetnly
those at the FCC seem to see an extremely different picture than many
others looking at the facts. Against opposition from consumer
groups, businesses, and even the Massachusetts Attorney General himself,
Verizon has been allowed into this arena.
C. Class Action Suits
Although it has been over a month
since Verizon's appeal was brought before the judge, there has yet to be a
ruling.
As a result, many of the suits are
in limbo as they await the decision. Once a decision is made,
Verizonpathetic will apprise everyone of the next step.
Next Newsletter in 30
Days!
If you have any questions,
comments, or suggestions, please contact marcus@verizonpathetic.com 
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