"Dallas" ... "fiber with Internet/TV/Phone all"  I'd bet that is Verizon.  Sounds like their biz model.

My nearby neighbors say that when they ask CL for DSL service, a business license is required.
Along with a huge start-up deposit.

  (-:  Chas.M.  :-)

> To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> From: ejs@shubes.net
> Subject: Re: CenturyLink/DirectTV
> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:42:38 -0700
> 
> I can't say I've had any experience with CL's fiber in particular.
> 
> I can say that I'm favorably impressed with DSL service since CL took 
> over. While they decided to start blocking port 25 on consumer accounts 
> recently (6/27 to be specific), I recently converted to a static IP 
> address and things couldn't have gone more smoothly. It was *all* done 
> through the web, with no need for any contact with a human (sounds bad, 
> but is typically good). The new address was picked up automagically by 
> pppoe. I was then able to unblock port 25 and even set rDNS with the web 
> interface. All for $25 setup fee plus $5.95 per month extra. Not bad 
> considering with Cox you need a business account (starts at about $88/mo 
> incl taxes) in order to have a static address.
> 
> As far as fiber's concerned, I visited a relative in Dallas recently who 
> had fiber with Internet/TV/Phone all over the fiber. I don't think their 
> provider was CL, but they said the service was flawless (and they're not 
> technical at all).
> 
> I would definitely give CL's fiber serious consideration.
> 
> -- 
> -Eric 'shubes'
> 
> On 07/25/2012 07:07 PM, Mark Astrauskas wrote:
> > I saw such reviews online, but all seemed to be regarding when they ran
> > as Qwest. I'm hoping to hear from a recent customer that knows if the
> > new management/rebranding has improved anything.
> >
> > Putting aside the billing problems, how was the service itself?
> >
> > On 7/25/2012 6:31 PM, Stephen wrote:
> >>
> >> My experience dates back to the qwest/uswest says where "features"
> >> would magically appear on my account. Things like vm and long distance
> >> on my modem line ect. So i have really had very little interest in
> >> going back.
> >>
> >> On Jul 25, 2012 6:26 PM, "Mark Astrauskas" <apetc@cox.net
> >> <mailto:apetc@cox.net>> wrote:
> >>
> >>     CenturyLink recently laid fiber in my area and is pitching their
> >>     new Internet/DirectTV service. Does anyone have recent experience
> >>     with CenturyLink's fiber offering or with DirectTV as well? It
> >>     looks like I could save a good amount every month and could even
> >>     get a faster speed, so I'm strongly considering it.
> >>
> >>     Yelp reviews are awful, but so are the Cox Cable ones (my current
> >>     provider), so I'm seeking any firsthand comments or experiences.
> >>
> >>     Thanks,
> >>     Mark
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