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14.07.2008« [telecommunications — телекоммуникация — telekommunikation]
usa — verizon launches fios tv for businesses
US wireline carrier Verizon Communications has launched its FiOS TV service for business users, with the fibre-based subscription television being offered for use in locations such as bars, restaurants, building lobby areas, banks and health service waiting rooms. The service offers up to 400 digital TV and music channels, including around 30 high definition TV stations. Video-on-demand services are also available, with a library of more than 10,000 titles. In addition, subscribers can access pay-per-view content such as sporting events and concerts. Verizon FiOS TV for Business is available in selected areas of its 13-state FiOS service region which covers California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia. Pricing starts at USD49.99 a month, with rebates available to customers who couple their TV service with a FiOS broadband internet package.
Source: TeleGeography's CommsUpdate
verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is engaged in providing communication services. The two segments of the Company are Wireline and Domestic Wireless. Wireline communications services include voice, Internet access, broadband video and data, next generation Internet protocol (IP) network services, network access, long distance and other services. The Company provides these services to consumers, carriers, businesses and government customers both domestically and internationally in 150 countries. Domestic Wireless’s products and services include wireless voice, data products and other services, and equipment sales across the United States. In March 2008, Verizon announced the completion of the spin-off of Northern New England Spinco Inc. (Spinco). Spinco held specified assets and liabilities that were used in Verizon’s local exchange business and related activities in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Subsequent to the spin-off, Spinco merged with FairPoint Communications, Inc.
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