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Manassas Park Verizon Update. May 12, 2008 Catherine Hogan Lewis 703-886-3033 Paul Miller 703-375-4463. Education/Government Channel EG. FTTP construction to City Hall almost complete FiOS Channel Assignment: 43. In Progress. Build Out Deadline: October 2010. May 2008 Snapshot. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
May 12, 2008
Catherine Hogan Lewis703-886-3033
Paul Miller703-375-4463
Manassas Park Manassas Park Verizon UpdateVerizon Update
Education/Government ChannelEducation/Government ChannelEGEG
• FTTP construction to City Hall almost complete
• FiOS Channel Assignment: 43
Build Out Deadline: Build Out Deadline: October 2010October 2010
May 2008 Snapshot
In Progress
Streets Under ConstructionStreets Under ConstructionMay 2008May 2008
• MANASSAS PARK • BRIAN CT • BURNSIDE CT • EUCLID AV • GENERAL WAY • HAMILTON CT • INYO PL • MADERA CT • OVERHILL DR • SAINT STEVENS CT • SUMTER CT • SWANN CT • UNION PL
Digital ConversionDigital Conversion
Digital ConversionDigital Conversion
• US Congress mandates by February 2009 • Impacted: On-air Broadcast
– Televisions with rabbit ears or roof top antenna today, will need to purchase additional converter box to receive the signal
– $40 coupons for the converter boxes issued by US Government (www.dtv.gov)
• Not impacted: Cable, Satellite
Verizon’s Conversion StrategyVerizon’s Conversion Strategy
• 2005: Verizon network debuts all digital, simulcast basic channels 1-49 as an analog signal.
• January 2008 stopped selling analog package to new customers
• End of July 2008, remove analog signal in Northern VA
Impact on Manassas Park Impact on Manassas Park CustomersCustomers
• All customers will need either a set top box or digital converter on each of their TVs.
• Notification Process– Verizon customers who
have no set top boxes have been notified. Can call in to get one for free
– All subscribers have 60 day and then 30 day letters of notification, followed by automated voice messages.
Additional InformationAdditional Information
Where to send Manassas Park residents with additional
questions.
More InformationMore Information
• General Information– www.verizon.com/virginia
• Construction Schedule• Information on FiOS products/services• Details on the technology• Webmail for more details• Link to Miss Utility of Virginia
• Fiber to the Premises Network Construction– First Step: S&N Contracting 800-757-6842– Verizon Construction Escalation: 888-250-9710
• Digital TV Conversion– www22.verizon.com/content/fiostv/godigital.html– Call customer service for more information (888) 505-3512
