30 Mar 2012Verizon TV

Verizon is a leading telecommunications operator in the US. It was formed in June 2000, with the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE.

Verizon launched its FiOS TV over its FTTP network in September 2005. Although not all of its customers currently receive TV via IP, Verizon plans to migrate all subscribers to an IP platform eventually. IPTV is used to provision on-demand services. The users also have a choice of DIRECTV service which is available to the wholesale customers. This service is offered by Verizon Partner Solutions.

On 10 July 2008, Verizon launched FiOS TV for its business customers, delivered on its fibre optic network which provides fibre to the premises. This network is unlike that of most other operators that only provide fibre to the neighbourhood or street cabinet.

On 27 January 2011, Verizon announced plans to acquire Terremark for a consideration of USD 1.4 billion. The acquisition should strengthen the managed IT infrastructure and cloud services portfolio of the operator.