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My guess is that you're 95% correct: they're likely warding off Verizon, who has become a major threat to all three companies. Offering FiOS TV, FiOS internet,
by endtwist 16y ago
My guess is that you're 95% correct: they're likely warding off Verizon, who has become a major threat to all three companies. Offering FiOS TV, FiOS internet, phone, and wireless cell service is tough to compete with — even if you already offer three of the four.
So, these three companies are trying to prevent people from switching entirely to Verizon because they already have/are considering Verizon's wireless service. Or something to that effect.
(Note: I'm from the NY Metro area, so I've kept an eye on all these companies offerings the past few years.)
- mschwar99 16y agoMakes sense to start in an area where some of the big players have territory that overlaps. To be clear though - companies like Clear and Sprint aren't just selling 4g wireless devices, they are selling hotspots filling the roll of routers that supplant a home internet connection all together. When Verizon gets in the game - maybe FIOS for heavy need households, 4g hotspot for a light duty setup?