Verizon Limits Access to Internet

99fwc

The only internet service I am able to obtain from Verizon is the FIOS service. They will not provide DSL service. Verizon does not allow third party internet service providers access to their lines for DSL service. I am forced to purchase the FIOS service. This is a great service I am told but I thought that a monopoly for this type of service was not allowed by government regulations. The internet service is expensive alone, but if bundled with telephone and TV it is more attractive financially. A good marketing tool to get customers to purchase the entire package but this does not allow competition in the marketplace.

Is this a good business practice and is this "legal".

ohpoleez

Hi, the Government regulates the phone company piece, not the Internet connection. You do have other choices for internet than just Verizon. There are many dial up connections on the market that you can use, in addition there is also satellite and in many areas cable.

It is incorrect to say that Verizon does not allow third party ISP's access to their lines for DSL. They most certainly do. Those third party ISP's include Earthlink, AOL, and literally hundreds of mom and pop ISP's nationwide.

Yes it is perfectly legal. The local cable provider offers bundled services in my area and Verizon does as well. I will stop there as you don't want to hear my rant on the so called "monopolies".