Soham Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Verizon Communications Inc. and Yahoo Inc. have teamed up to launch a cheaper high-speed Internet service designed to compete against cable operators and dial-up service providers.For $14.95, subscribers will be able to download Web pages via a digital subscriber line at speeds of up to 768 kilobits and upload data at 128 kilobits. The cheaper service, which requires a one-year contract, offers Yahoo premium services, such as antivirus protection, on-demand music videos and unlimited photo storage, according to an advertisement on Yahoo's site. Sunnyvale-based Yahoo was expected to announce formally the Verizon launch Tuesday, but an advertisement found on the company's Web site Monday night detailed the DSL offering. John Reseburg, a Yahoo representative, confirmed the accuracy of the ad. When it comes to transmission speed, Verizon is far behind SBC Communications, which launched a $14.95 DSL service with Yahoo in June. SBC transmits data at up to 1.5 megabits, twice as fast as Verizon's. Verizon will continue to offer faster DSL for higher prices. According to the ad on Yahoo's site, Verizon customers can pay between $19.95 and $37.95 to obtain transmission speeds comparable to SBC's. Verizon and other telephone companies are cutting prices to stave off cable companies, which can offer faster data delivery and at greater distances than DSL. Still, Verizon's low-cost DSL is speedier and cheaper than America Online's $23.90-monthly dialup service. For Yahoo, the partnership is another chance to collect a share of monthly subscriber fees as well as increase its profile as an Internet-service provider. source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 For $14.95 thats cheap, but lets see what the quality is. If it functionality and quality are maintained they will certainly put pressure on the big broadband providers that charge $40 and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thollian Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I got the Pro service from SBC...paying 25 dollers a month, and got no complaints...geat service...no downtime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soham Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 when i used to live in ohio i got dsl and i also have no complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chorpeac MVC Posted August 23, 2005 MVC Share Posted August 23, 2005 Nah....i'll stick with my thick piped cable line.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 23, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 23, 2005 Not a bad offer, though I will remain with my Verizon line of 3/768 :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Whos needs DSL when you have Verizon FIOS :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 That's a good price, but I would rather have faster connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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