rant about Qwest + Microsoft

Kevin Brown plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Tue, 09 Oct 2001 18:04:38 -0700


I don't think the VDSL subscribers are getting switched to MSN next month, just
the ADSL subscribers.

> I haven't heard anything from Qwest about switching to MSN.  I was
> poking around the Qwest website looking at their ISP list and it looks
> like they're just "encouraging" people to switch.
> 
> FWIW, I sent a note to Fastq tech support with various questions.  They
> said that they're working on being able to be a VDSL provider but Qwest
> is currently the only choice.  They also said to check back in a few
> months, which I intend to do.
> 
> I was looking for info on keeping my VDSL connection, and Qwest for
> video, but having a different ISP -- didn't find anything but I didn't
> look *that* long.  Does anyone have VDSL and a different ISP?  I'd
> appreciate any info.

> > They aren't forcing anything.  Only users of Qwest.net who do not switch to
> > another ISP (but still have Qwest for the DSL line) will be switched to MSN.