[PLUG] Verizon FIOS, Linux, Uptime
Sandy Herring
sandy at herring.org
Wed Aug 15 21:31:13 UTC 2007
Circa 14:00:16 on Wed, 15 Aug 2007, Keith Lofstrom wrote:
>
> Anybody have Verizon FIOS working with their Linux systems?
*raises hand*
[...]
> Like Comcast, Verizon does not permit servers, but [...]
Specifically, they block port 80. That's why I opted for a business
account (15/2 for $99.95/mo.). I run my own web and mail server at home.
> So, what are your experiences with Verizon FIOS?
In spite of being an early adopter (Sep 2005), the install was smooth
and the service has been rock solid. I've had 100% uptime (discounting
PGE failures). However, as you might expect, the level 1 support techs
haven't a clue. Fortunately, other than a post-install issue, I haven't
had to call.
> Restrictions?
As noted above - but none for my business class account.
> Performance?
As promised, measured with a variety of online tools.
> Uptime?
100% as long as PGE doesn't interfere...
14:25:53 up 243 days, 15:36, 6 users, load average: 0.00, 0.04, 0.01
Circa 14:08:14 on Wed, 15 Aug 2007, Rogan Creswick wrote:
[...]
> Apparently it's non-trivial to get Verizon to leave your existing
> copper in place when they do a FIOS install.
If you get a business (aka data only) account, they won't snip your
copper if you make it clear to them that's what you want. I still have
POTS on my landline.
Sandy
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