May 25, 2005 New York -- Verizon today announced the launch of its FiOS (FYE'-ose) Internet Service for Business, which it claims provides small businesses with big-business speeds for super-fast Internet access and data transmission. The new service is now available in parts of California, Florida, and Texas.
"It's like going from a tricycle to a sports car at a great price," contends Marilyn O'Connell, Verizon senior vice president of broadband solutions. "FiOS for Business gives companies powerful connection speeds for today's bandwidth-intensive applications at prices close to those they pay for ordinary broadband services."
Verizon FiOS Internet Service for Business transmits signals over fiber at speeds designed to boost productivity and ignite performance, says the carrier. The service is intended for companies with 50 employees or fewer.
FiOS Internet Service for consumers is already available in portions of 10 states, and the company will announce FiOS for Business in other areas as it becomes available.
Small-business owners have a choice of three tiers of service with download speeds of up toI5, 15 and 30 Mbits/sec and either a dynamic Internet protocol (IP) address or a static IP address. Dynamic IP addresses are best suited for small businesses that do not have a Web site but still use the Internet for research or light to moderate e-mail. Static IP addresses, where a specific Internet routing code is assigned for exclusive use, are ideal for small businesses that are highly automated; need to host Web or e-mail servers, or both; use e-mail extensively to send large files with attachments; have e-commerce capabilities; or have employees that telecommute.
There are three tiers of Verizon FiOS Internet Service for Business:
• 15 Mbits/sec downstream and 2 Mbits/sec upstream. Ideal for companies performing significant amounts of online research. Its upstream speed accelerates transactions and large-file transfers. The cost is $59.95 a month with a dynamic IPA address and $99.95 a month with a static IP address.
• 5 Mbits/sec downstream and 5 Mbits/sec upstream. Suited for companies with multiple computers needing Internet access and e-mail. The cost is $169.95 a month with a dynamic IP address and $209.95 a month with a static IP address.
• 30 Mbits/sec downstream and 5 Mbits/sec upstream. Designed for communications-intensiveIcompanies with bandwidth-hungry needs, including video streaming, network storage applications, and Web hosting. The cost is $349.95 a month with a dynamic IP address and $389.95 a month with a static IP address.
All service tiers include professional installation and 24x7 business-grade technical support. Companies also receive 20 Mbytes of Web space and unlimited remote dial-up access that keeps employees connected when they're on the road.
FiOS for BusinessIis available to customers served by Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in parts of the Los Angeles, Tampa, and Dallas metro areas.