It's very confusing when internet access providers indicate that they are providing high speed internet services in your area, only to offer you a lower speed product when you enter your zip code. Whilst the government chases it's tail on how to attribute space, time, funds and permissions to each of the companies looking to serve you, many are taking it upon themselves to upgrade the lines to your home.
Fiber optics is the next generation of speed but always pay attention to whether the company touting its products is actually offering you fiber optics to your door, or simply to your local telephone exchange box. As the speed differences can be large.
Currently, Verizon advertising states that it is the only provider of to-the-home fiber optic internet services.
May 13th, 2010
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It's very confusing when internet access providers indicate that they are providing high speed internet services in your area, only to offer you a lower speed product when you enter your zip code. Whilst the government chases it's tail on how to attribute space, time, funds and permissions to each of the companies looking to serve you, many are taking it upon themselves to upgrade the lines to your home. 
