Verizon, Yahoo! Team Up For DSL

Verizon Communications Inc. and Yahoo! will announce today their launch of a joint DSL service that is, according to the AP, half as fast but just as expensive as Yahoo!'s SBC Communications link-up. At least the DSL service will still be cheaper than AOL's $23.90 a month dial-up. One day AOL should change its name to AWOL (America Waiting Online). The relaxed regulations to allow companies like Verizon to better compete in the Internet service provider market. Yet the deal between Verizon and Yahoo! was struck back in January, according to Jupiter Research, Verizon is shooting for 130 channels with at least 20 HD channels, as well as local channels. The company has already brokered deals with NBC, Universal, Showtime, and a string of others. The service is expected run in the mid to high $40's. The capabilities of FiOS, according to Broadband Reports, include 300 channels and DVRs capable of recording six programs at once, and 1800 on demand programs. With any luck, the premium package won't be a third more expensive with lesser capacity like their wireless and DSL offerings.