What Others Are Saying About Verizon’s FTTP Deployment and FiOS Services:

“This is very good news. It will help to bring Virginia into the 21st century relative to having the best of information technology available to residential consumers as well as small businesses.”
- Virginia General Assembly Del. Joe May (R-Leesburg, Loudoun County), chairman of the Joint Commission On Technology and Science

“In 1976, our nation set a goal of universal access to advanced telecommunications technologies and services. The Alliance welcomes Verizon’s initiative to begin deploying fiber to the premises as a positive step towards that goal.”
- Debbie Goldman, president of the Alliance for Public Technology

“We’re very excited about Verizon’s announcement and its potential benefits for Arlington County residents and businesses. This tells the world that Arlington is a high-tech community.”
– Barbara A. Favola, chair, Arlington County Board

“As a national small and minority business owner membership organization, we truly understand the need for fast and reliable Internet connections. Verizon's commitment to bring fiber to our communities is vital to our members' competitive positioning. The promise of job creation is an added critical benefit.”
- Harry Alford, president and CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce

“The Chamber is excited about today's announcement. It’s good for our businesses, our residents, and economic development. We'll see new services, new investment, and possibly new jobs.”
- Rich Doud, president, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

“Affordable high speed telecommunications technologies are critical to the disability community. Verizon's fiber to the premises network will mean more employment opportunities, increased access to health care and distance learning, and a higher quality of life for millions of Americans with disabilities.”
- Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities

“Verizon's new network brings with it the promise of new jobs and equal access to leading edge technology. The Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership looks forward to this promise as a way to unite and strengthen all of our communities.”
- Manny Mirabal, co-chair and founder, Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership

“I am pleased that Verizon has selected northern Virginia and especially Fairfax County to introduce its ‘fiber to the premises’ network. This will be of great benefit to residential and business customers alike.”
- Dr. Gerald Gordon, president and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

“The ability to better communicate with loved ones, and receive medical attention and advice at home, are not only benefits that seniors and others may benefit from, but are issues that they need to help shape so that they can truly benefit from the newest technologies. Installing broadband fiber to the premises could make a big difference to our members and their quality of life."
- Susan Murany, executive director, Gray Panthers

“As a technology center, Fairfax County is excited that Verizon, through its fiber-optic upgrade, will be offering our residents improved telephone service as well as increased options for high speed Internet and video services.”
- Gerald E. Connolly, chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

“ATA is encouraged by Verizon’s decision to accelerate deployment of fiber to the premises. The availability of fiber optic cable can accelerate the deployment of telemedicine systems into the home. Telemedicine improves patient outcomes, adds efficiency to heath systems, and helps alleviate the disparity in health care resources.”
- Jonathan Linkous, executive director of the American Telemedicine Association