Verizon VA Info

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<div class="bbWrapper">Here is the latest News &amp; Information regarding Verizon FIOS in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In all but the Herndon location, Verizon is still negotiating with Staff (local franchise authority) over the franchise agreement. Some localities require a formal application before the negotiations begin, in others negotiations take place and a formal application is filed when an agreement is made with Staff. <br /> <br /> <u><b>Town of Herndon</b></u>: <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:green">*</span>Cable TV Franchise Agreement in place on 19 July 2005 <br /> <a href="http://broadbandtrends.com/News%20Articles/July%202005/VZ_Herndon_07202005.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=broadbandtrends.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Gets 1st Virginia Cable Franchise</a><br /> <u>6/14/2005</u>:<a href="http://www.town.herndon.va.us/townclerk/Index.asp?DocumentID=5551&amp;FolderID=1&amp;SearchHandle=4&amp;DocViewType=ShowImage&amp;LeftPaneType=Hidden&amp;dbid=1&amp;page=2" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.town.herndon.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Town of Herndon Ordinace Granting a 15 Year Franchise to Verizon Virginia, Inc.</a> <br /> <u>11/21/2005</u>: <a href="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6285768.html?display=Breaking+News" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.broadcastingcable.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Launching 2nd FiOS System</a> - <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=111715" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Herdon residents can start watching FiOS TV this week</a> <br /> <u>11/22/2005</u>: <a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93010" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon News Release</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <u><b>Ashburn</b></u>:<br /> *<a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=90699" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon&#039;s New High-Fiber &#039;Diet&#039; for Ashburn, Arcola Areas: Blazing-Fast Data, Crystal Clear Voice, Video Capability - 12 Apr 2005</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Annandale</b></u>:<br /> *<a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=89679" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Brings Blazing-Fast Computer Connections to Annandale Customers - 8 March 2005</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Arlington County</b></u>: <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Verizon Cable TV Franchise Application filed on 12 November 2004 <br /> <a href="http://goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&amp;referid=2750&amp;item_id=0199-2622615&amp;words=Verizon_Wires_Arlington" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=goliath.ecnext.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Wires Arlington, Virginia With FTTP Technology</a> <br /> <u>9/17/2005</u>: <a href="http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/CountyBoard/meetings/2005/sep/0917/18b.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.arlingtonva.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Deed of Easement Request Granting Utility Easement to Verizon, Virginia Inc.</a><br /> <u>10/12/2005</u>:It has been reported that a Verizon subcontractor is getting ready to install fiber in South Arlington (22204) just off of Glebe Rd.<br /> <u>20 Mar 2006</u> - <a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325</a><br /> <u>14 June 2006</u> - Verizon Awarded Franchise Agreement: <a href="http://www.co.arlington.va.us/Departments/Communications/5493.aspx" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.arlington.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Arlington County Board Greenlights Competititve Cable TV Service</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Town of Dumfries</b></u>:<br /> <u>5/9/2009</u>: The small independent Town of Dumfries awards a cable franchise to Verizon Virginia Inc.<br /> <br /> <u><b>Fairfax City</b></u>: <br /> *<a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050928/nyw103.html?.v=25" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=biz.yahoo.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Awarded Cable Franchise Agreement - 27 Sept 2005</a> <br /> <br /> <u><b>Fairfax County</b></u>: <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Verizon Cable TV Franchise Application filed on 15 July 2005 <br /> <a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/application.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Application for a Cable Television Franchise</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/28/AR2005072802003_pf.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.washingtonpost.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon, Fairfax a Step Closer to Cable Deal</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/combined_agreement.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Proposed Cable Franchise Agreement</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/staff_report.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Fairfax County Staff Analysis</a> <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Board of Supervisors Public Meeting to be held on 26 Sept 2005 (<a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/advertisement%20v2.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">County Notice</a>)<br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/26/AR2005092601758.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.washingtonpost.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Wins Approval to Sell Cable in Fairfax County</a> on 26 Sept 2005.<br /> <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050927/cltu517.html?.v=10 - 27 Sept 2005" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=biz.yahoo.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Board of Supervisors Grants Verizon Authority to Offer FiOS to 351,000 in Fairfax VA</a><br /> <u>9/28/2005</u>: Seen running fiber near the Walney area.<br /> <u>3/20/2006</u>: Parts of Annandale, Falls Church, Springfield, Burke, Newington, McLean, Tyson&#039;s Corner, Oakton and Wolf Trap to be deployed this year.<br /> <br /> <u><b>Falls Church</b></u>: <br /> <u>5 Jan 2006</u> - Verizon officially filed for cable franchise agreement with city officials.<br /> <u>5 Jan 2006</u> - <a href="http://www.fcnp.com/544/lead.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.fcnp.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Falls Church Strikes Deal With Verizon for Fiber-Based Video Services</a> <br /> <u>24 Jan 2006</u> - <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/060124/1219280.html?.v=1" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=biz.yahoo.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon FiOS TV service picks up Falls Church franchise</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Henrico County</b></u>: <br /> <u>13 June 2006</u> - <a href="http://Verizon Obtains First Cable Franchise in Central Virginia" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=Verizon Obtains First Cable Franchise in Central Virginia');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Obtains First Cable Franchise in Central Virginia</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Town of Leesburg</b></u>: <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Formal Cable TV Franchise Application has been filed <br /> <a href="http://www.leesburg2day.com/current.cfm?catid=28&amp;newsid=10119" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.leesburg2day.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Advances Cable TV Talks In Leesburg</a> <br /> <u>27 June 2006</u> - <a href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6348091.html?display=Breaking+News&amp;referral=SUPP&amp;nid=2226" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.multichannel.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon Wins Virginia Franchise</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Loudoun County</b></u>: <br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Formal Cable TV Application has been filed (not yet available electronically)<br /> <span class="fixed-color" style="color:orange">*</span>Public Hearings and Comments are expected in October (schedule not yet published)<br /> <a href="http://www.timescommunity.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=14420283&amp;BRD=2553&amp;PAG=461&amp;dept_id=506047&amp;rfi=6" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.timescommunity.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon working on fiber optic in Ashburn, Arcola </a><br /> <u>20 Mar 2006</u> - <a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325</a><br /> <u>14 June 2006</u> - <a href="http://loudoun.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=loudoun.granicus.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Board of Supervisors&#039; Public Hearing 2006-06-14</a><br /> <u>20 June 2006</u> - <a href="http://www.co.loudoun.va.us/news/verizon.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.loudoun.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Board Approves Cable TV Franchise Agreement with Verizon</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Marine Corps Base Quantico</b></u>:<br /> <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/050922/1167959.html?.v=1" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=biz.yahoo.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Franchise Agreement is in Place</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Newport News</b></u>:<br /> <u>29 Nov 2005</u> - <a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93016" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon&#039;s New High-Fiber &#039;Diet&#039; for Newport News: Blazing-Fast Data, Crystal-Clear Voice and Video Capability </a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Prince William County</b></u>:<br /> <u>In negotiation 20 Mar 2006</u> - <a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=93325</a><br /> <u>Public Hearing: 16 May 2006</u> - to consider whether to award a cable TV franchise to Verizon Virginia Inc.<br /> <u>16 May 2006</u> - The Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted to grant Verizon Communications the right to bring a <a href="http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM/MGArticle/WPN_BasicArticle&amp;c=MGArticle&amp;cid=1137836126233&amp;path=" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.manassasjm.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">cable franchise to the county</a>.<br /> <br /> <u><b>Reston</b></u>:<br /> *<a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=89260" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon&#039;s New High-Fiber &#039;Diet&#039; for Reston: Blazing-Fast Data, Crystal Clear Voice, Video Capability - 9 Feb 2005</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Richmond Area</b></u>: <br /> <u>10/24/2005</u>:<a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=106631" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Verizon Brings Blazing-Fast Computer Connections to Customers in Parts of Richmond</a> <br /> <br /> <u><b>Spotsylvania County</b></u>: <br /> Cable TV Franchise Discussions since December 2004 <br /> Negotiations underway<br /> <u>8/29/2005</u>: Verizon was seen running the fiber down Mine Rd. FYI: one of their Central Offices is on Mine Rd. near Rt.1 &amp; Mine.<br /> <u>9/9/2005</u>: S&amp;N Communication Inc., an authorized Verizon contractor, placing &quot;door hangers&quot; in various Lee&#039;s Hill area subdivisions.<br /> <u>9/27/2005</u>: Seen running fiber near the Lee&#039;s Hill area subdivisions.<br /> <u>10/3/2005</u>: Cable TV Franchise Agreement mired in the County bureaucratic process. Priority right now is dealing with the Adelphia/TimeWarner/Comcast transfer and Cable Choice is a distant 2nd on the list.<br /> <u>12/23/2005</u>: The County has finally moved past the pending Adelphia/Comcast transition and will focus their attention on the Verizon Franchise Agreement starting in January.<br /> <u>3/9/2006</u>: Spoty officials are <a href="http://www.spotsylvania.va.us/DownloadFiles/Minutes/cab/03092006.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.spotsylvania.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">on the record </a>as saying Verizon has no desire to engage in cable franchise discussions until the new Viriginia Cable Bill takes effect on 1 July 2006. This is mosly likely Verizon&#039;s standard operating procedures throughout the state.<br /> <u>7/6/2006</u>: Franchise Application filed with the County.<br /> <u>9/14/2006</u>: The Spotsylvania County Cable TV &amp; Telecommunications commission voted unanimously to approve the agreement with a few conditions.<br /> <u>9/23/2006</u>: <a href="http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/092006/09232006/223996" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.fredericksburg.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon nearing approval for cable TV franchise in Spotsylvania County</a><br /> <u>10/17/2006</u>: <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=699657&amp;postcount=128" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Notice of Public Hearing</a> posted in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star<br /> <u>10/24/2006</u>: <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=80209" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Cable TV options coming to Spotsy</a><br /> <u>11/02/2006</u>: <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=80993" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Verizon Launches FiOS TV Service in Spotsylvania County Virginia</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Virginia Beach</b></u>:<br /> *<a href="http://newscenter.verizon.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=89762" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=newscenter.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Verizon&#039;s New High-Fiber &#039;Diet&#039; for Virginia Beach: Blazing-Fast Data, Crystal Clear Voice, Video Capability - 14 March 2005</a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Miscellaneous</b></u>: <br /> Texas OKs TV and Phone Service Bill on 18 July 2005 <br /> U.S. Senate Bill S.1504 introduced on 27 July 2005 <br /> <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=663345#post663345" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">Verizon Virginia, Inc. Launches cablechoicenow.org Website </a><br /> <br /> <u><b>Relevant Links</b></u>: <br /> <a href="http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/Commissions/catvcomm/CableAgreements/Verizon%20Application.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.arlingtonva.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/Commissions/catvcomm/CableAgreements/Verizon%20Application.pdf</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon_franchise.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon_franchise.htm</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/combined_agreement.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.co.fairfax.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/cable/regulation/verizon/combined_agreement.pdf</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8243" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.tvweek.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8243</a> <br /> <a href="http://ensign.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=241592" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=ensign.senate.gov');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://ensign.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=241592</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/19/AR2005071901706.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.washingtonpost.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/19/AR2005071901706.html</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.spotsylvania.va.us/DownloadFiles/Minutes/cab/02102005.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.spotsylvania.va.us');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.spotsylvania.va.us/DownloadFiles/Minutes/cab/02102005.pdf</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www22.verizon.com/about/community/va/about_vzva.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www22.verizon.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><u>Source</u></a><br /> In late 2004, Verizon Virginia announced the deployment of its new fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, which the company is currently building in parts of the Commonwealth and 13 other states. Customers in Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Chesterfiled and Henrico Counties, and the cities of Virginia Beach, Herndon, Richmond, Falls Church and Norfolk are experiencing breathtaking voice and internet connections as Verizon FiOSsm (FYE-ose) Internet service becomes available to homes and small businesses. FiOS will transform the network and products that we will be able to offer customers and small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. <br /> <br /> Virginia also hosts one of five national Fiber Solutions Centers. Located in Hampton Roads, approximately 180 employees support consumers and business customers who purchase FiOS voice and data products. Specially trained fiber customer support analysts and fiber-network technicians in the center handle calls from customers who buy FiOS services - and from Verizon technicians who install the new products -- answering technical questions and remotely diagnosing and correcting problems.<br /> <br /> Verizon Viriginia has currenlty been awarded cable tv franchise agreements in Falls Church City, Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon, and the Quantico Marine Corps Base. They are in franchise negotions with several other localities.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper">Verizon was seen running fiber in certain parts of Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania last week. I am waiting on a PM with more details.</div>

 

[korsjs]

<div class="bbWrapper">thanks for the VA update fiffjim4069.</div>

 

[Wayne88]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>FIOS in VA</b><br /> <br /> Thanks for the info! What is the best way to glean this info? Is Verizon responsive to queries or do you go to the various counties to find out? I would like to do the same in MD. Everytime I ask Verizon people, I get the &quot;I don&#039;t know&quot; response. I am probably not asking at the right level of the hierarchy. Thanks<br /> Wayne<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="korsjs" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> korsjs said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> thanks for the VA update fiffjim4069. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote></div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper">I am not aware of any specific list of LFAs (local franchise authorities). It is entirely possible or likely that the FCC may have such a list, I am just not aware of it. In some states, the state government retains the right to be an LFA usually administered by the public utilities commission. In Virginia, the state has delegated that responsibility to local governments. So in that respect, here are some simple guidelines for determining LFAs: <br /> <br /> 1. All Counties are LFAs. <br /> 2. All Cities are LFAs. <br /> 3. Most Towns are LFAs, however, Towns are not quite as simple. Towns are political subdivisions of Counties. In VA, a Town receives a charter from the General Assembly. There is no standard set of authorities that a Town receives; each charter can be unique. For instance, a Town could have it own police force, schools, etc. or rely on the County for those services. <br /> <br /> It is best to contact the LFAs and/or attend local cable commission meetings. Of course, some LFAs post this information on a government website, but others do not. If nothing else, contact Verizon and ask for a number to your state Director of Government Affairs Office. These guys and gals are responsible for managing government contracts and should be able to provide you with status information.<br /> <br /> Finally, I hope people start posting more information about Verizon FTTP/Fios activity right here in the Verizon Fios Forum. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></div>

 

[jimmykce1]

<div class="bbWrapper">Anyone haerd any news about Verizon Fios service in Hampton Roads, VA area??<br /> <br /> I was told by a supervisor that they are going to start installing fiber lines in the Hapersville Area and Oyster Point Area in Newport News by the end of this year.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jimmykce1" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jimmykce1 said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Anyone haerd any news about Verizon Fios service in Hampton Roads, VA area??<br /> <br /> I was told by a supervisor that they are going to start installing fiber lines in the Hapersville Area and Oyster Point Area in Newport News by the end of this year. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I sent you a PM.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>More Fiber Being Installed in Fredericksburg</b><br /> <br /> Verizon began running fiber into a friends subdivision (Lee&#039;s Hill) yesterday. He received a &quot;door hanger&quot; today also. The door hanger information is attached. They must be confident of obtaining a franchise agreement.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper">Does anyone have any information regarding Fios agreements, negotiations, installation sightings, service offerings here in the Commonwealth? Specifically, does anyone have any information regarding Fios outside of the Northern Virginia area (like Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Richmond, Charlottesville, etc.)? If so, please post your information here.</div>

 

[mallu2u]

<div class="bbWrapper">Called Verizon last friday reg FIOS. Live in Sterling, VA and they had no clue when they shall be coming over to Sterling. Hope that is fast.</div>

 

[vurbano]

<div class="bbWrapper">It cant get here fast enough</div>

 

[grydlok]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="riffjim4069" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> riffjim4069 said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Does anyone have any information regarding Fios agreements, negotiations, installation sightings, service offerings here in the Commonwealth? Specifically, does anyone have any information regarding Fios outside of the Northern Virginia area (like Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Richmond, Charlottesville, etc.)? If so, please post your information here. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Verizon has ran fiber in select neighboor hoods in the richmond area. I think they consider richmond finished.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>Verizon Wins Approval to Sell Cable in Fairfax County</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=88679" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener"> http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=88679</a></div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>Marine Corps Base Quantico</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/050922/1167959.html?.v=1" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=biz.yahoo.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Franchise Agreement is in Place</a> - <a href="http://www.netstumbler.com/newswire/2005/07/28/verizon_seeks_franchise_to_bring_fairfax_county_residents_choice/" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.netstumbler.com');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">more detail.</a></div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="grydlok" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> grydlok said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Verizon has ran fiber in select neighboor hoods in the richmond area. I think they consider richmond finished. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Waiting for information from my Richmond contact. I can assure you the Richmond build-out is just beginning...</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>Verizon Virginia, Inc. Launches cablechoicenow.org Website</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.cablechoicenow.org/issue.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external link--favicon link--favicon--before" style="background-image:url('https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.cablechoicenow.org');" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Source</a> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:red">The Issue</span></b></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 12px"><b>The Problem</b></span><br /> Under the current system, cable television providers are required to enter into franchise agreements with individual localities in order to offer their service in that area. This is a long, drawn-out process that in some cases can take many months or even years to sign an agreement. Meanwhile, customers continue to suffer from high cable rates.<br /> <br /> We&#039;ve all seen it happen. As soon as there is healthy competition to provide a service, prices go down and quality of service goes up. A national study found that in areas where cable competition exists, rates were 15% lower.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 12px"><b>The Solution</b></span><br /> Citizens who want cable choices now have joined with companies who are eager to provide that choice to form Cable Choice Now. This coalition will ask the Virginia General Assembly to create a system by which companies can provide video service to consumers and bring competition and choice to consumers quickly.</div>

 

[korsjs]

<div class="bbWrapper">i wish they would do something like that for FL.</div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>Fairfax City Council Grants Verizon Franchise</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=663314#post663314" target="_blank" class="link link--internal" rel="noopener">FiOS TV to 8,000 City Homes</a></div>

 

[brainiac]

<div class="bbWrapper"><b>Prince William County?</b><br /> <br /> Have you heard anything concerning their plans for Prince William County? <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f615.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" data-smilie="5"data-shortname=":confused:" /></div>

 

[riffjim4069]

<div class="bbWrapper">Prince William and Stafford counties are not appearing on the radar screen. At this point, I suspect they are waiting to see what happens with legislation being proposed when Virginia&#039;s General Assembly convenes in January. I don&#039;t really know, but I will inquire.</div>