FIOS Follow-Up

Comparing FIOS to DSL is like comparing the space shuttle to a pair of sneakers. Seriously, in my experience and opinion, FIOS is fast and reliable, whereas DSL is slow and flaky. To be more specific, the beauty of FIOS is that is uses high-fidelity fiber optics to carry digital signals, while DSL uses analog copper wires to transport digital data.

The proof is in the speeds these technologies are able to achieve:

DSL: 3Mbps
FIOS: 50Mbps

What do you think? Of course you can make up your own mind on these matters, but that's the conclusion that I've come to.

Since this blog is mostly focused on DSL, my other blogs, Informed Hosting and Telecom Rebirth feature most of what I have to say regarding FIOS. Check 'em out!

FIOS for My Office

My jealousy towards my cousin for his FIOS connection is fading slowly, as I finally am getting FIOS in my office, woohoo!

Fios

My cousin Max just got hooked up with FIOS:

From comcast to Fios

Man am I jealous!

Still no FIOS for me

Now TWO of my clients have FIOS, and I do not. :-( What gives? When will they bring FIOS to all of Massachusetts?

Almost forgot about my Verizon DSL

These days, I almost exclusively use my Comcast cable connection, so I've almost forgotten about my Verizon DSL. I of course always use my Verizon Wireless phone - I love the thing (except for the fact that they disabled the multimedia functions of the Motorola e815!).

I'm still waiting for FIOS. One of my clients has it and I am jealous!