The wait for Fios TV is frustrating (Brookhaven, Blue Point: beach, install)

[suzook]

Originally Posted by longislandmike

I have an email question into the Public Service Commission about this...I hope they answer.

Thats a start, but the psc has for some strange reason backed off vz for a few years now. Let us know what you hear back. Going to the psc for me could jeopordize my job.

[longislandmike]

Originally Posted by suzook

Thats a start, but the psc has for some strange reason backed off vz for a few years now. Let us know what you hear back. Going to the psc for me could jeopordize my job.

LOOK, it's not like I expect one from these people.

[suzook]

it cant hurt. there has to be something we could do.

[longislandmike]

Originally Posted by longislandmike

I have an email question into the Public Service Commission about this...I hope they answer.

Well here is my answer, from the commission...





In order to provide cable television service, Verizon is required to have a franchise from the Town of Brookhaven. To my knowledge, Verizon has not yet applied to the Town for a franchise. Therefore, the service cannot legally be provided.

I trust this responds to your question. Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance.

John A. Figliozzi
Chief, Franchising and Municipal Assistance
Office of Telecommunications
New York State Department of Public Service
john_figliozzi@dps.state.ny.us
518-474-2213 (office-voice)
518-486-5727 (fax)




In a return email, I asked him about the "truth" about Walsh's statement, in a post here, about Verizon not willing to wire Brookhaven or apply for a franchise.

[TimCo2]

This is the respone I got from Town supervisor race. I didn't get one from the Democrat. Who do you believe?

Thank you for contacting me about digital TV options for Brookhaven residents. The town is currently in negotiations with Verizon to allow them to wire the town for FIOS digital TV. The NYS Public Service Commission requires all digital and cable providers to have a franchise agreement with the Town before they can offer their digital TV services. Once an agreement is struck, Verizon will begin to upgrade its system to be able to provide FIOS service for our residents.

Sincerely,

Tim Mazzei (Running for Town Supervisor) Republican.

[longislandmike]

Thank you Mr. Mazzei, for your reply here.

As you can see by the various posts, in these, and other forums, we are, and have been VERY confused about "why", surrounding areas have FIOS, and FRUSTRATED.

Our strong, curiousity about this particular aspect of this situation, has been lacking in ANY clarity AND INTEREST, from our elected Town officials.

Could you PLEASE give us some insight into this situation ?

BELIEVE ME, we ALL want to know and understand this !

Thank you.

[KENNY GUIDO]

I cant believe fios charges you for HD channels. rip off.

[SteveM11]

I live in Smithtown off of 454 in Stonebridge. I think were the only area in Smithtown without FIOS. I heard that the entire town needed to be wired per a contract, is this true? If so, any ideas about my community? Also, we have underground wiring. Will this affect us getting it? Thanks

[suzook]

i just got some info. Supposedly the local franchise agreement is being negotiated with the TOB and should be approved very soon.

[villager-li]

Originally Posted by suzook

Yes, they are pouring all thier money into the city, and buffalo(go figure). I really dont understand why vz gave up on brookhaven. About half of it is wired already. A typical stupid move from the company i work for.

Verizon was very interested in getting Lake Grove wired up and seemed to be very agressive in their pursuit of a franchise agreement with the village. We have had it available since October 2008. The only thing I can think of with Brookhaven is that they may need to wire up the whole town within a certain number of years under a franchise agreement and since the town is so big, they may not yet be ready to commit to that yet. Just a guess.