Verizon is now offering 7.1Mbps downstream, 768kbps upstream DSL, but only to new customers. [Broadband Reports] (Thanks, Edju!)
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I'll pass. I have their $15 deal, at least it gets the job done.
I'm awaiting internet service to rival Hong Kong in its deals.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets annoyed by companies not allowing existing customers to get their new offerings.
From internet to cell phones to cable: How come new customers get the great deals -- but loyal, long-time customers always get zip?
of course you'll never actually get anywhere near 7.1m downstream unless you actually live in the same structure as your local phone switch. figure more like 4.
@zacwight: There is absolutely nothing preventing you from calling them up and renegotiating for that "new customers only" deal. If they think you might actually take your business elsewhere, they do have an incentive to offer the deal to you.
Companies always consider gaining new customers to be worth more than retaining current ones. They know the vast majority of current customers won't go anywhere, so why give them a deal? I could call Verizon right now and threaten to leave if I don't get this deal, but my only alternative is far more expensive Comcast, and I despise them.
I can also call and demand the deal or I'll go back to dial-up. Yeah, that'll show Verizon who's boss!
$50 a month? Jeezus!
I currently pay $42 a month for their 3mbps service. I think I'll be trying to lower the price on that plan when my contract expires next September.
lol @ current verizon subscribers!