Buffalo Group Complains of FiOS Redlining Verizon Continues to Insist It's Nothing Personal quote: In order to expand FiOS service, Verizon must install miles of fiber optic lines into a community. Its spokesperson said its absence in Buffalo and other areas has zero to do with race, and instead is more of a matter of finances. "Because it is a business, we need to build and secure franchises where we feel like we can get the most returns for our investments," said Verizon Director of Media Affairs John Bonomo. It's not clear when or if many of these cities will see upgrades. The company has made it clear they're placing expansion on hold while they wait to ramp up subscriber numbers in markets where FiOS has already been deployed. We've often discussed how with the exception of several major cities like New York, Washington DC and Philadephia, Verizon's FiOS expansion is essentially over for now. That has resulted in a significant number of markets suddenly wondering why they weren't good enough for consideration, including Boston, Alexandria, Virginia Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware . Buffalo, New York is also on that list, and city leaders and a group called "Don't Bypass Buffalo," continue to suggest Verizon of redlining -- or limiting network upgrades along racial lines. Verizon, meanwhile, continues to insist it's simply a matter of choosing cities that give the company the best return on its investment:It's not clear when or if many of these cities will see upgrades. The company has made it clear they're placing expansion on hold while they wait to ramp up subscriber numbers in markets where FiOS has already been deployed.







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Brooklyn, NY 2 recommendations tmc8080 Member anyway... create your own company and build your own network... then when verizon has something to say, sue them into shutting the hell up! that's the way the game is played.