>From my understanding they are not going to be doing any fiber to the home. As Jeffrey said, it will most likely just be fiber to the cabinet that feeds your home.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 8:22 AM, Nathan C. Smith <<a href="mailto:nathan.smith@ipmvs.com">nathan.smith@ipmvs.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Qwest's service is available in some portions of WDM and is<br>
> being built in Urbandale and Des Moines now. Information is a<br>
> bit sparse on their exact plans.<br>
><br>
> They aren't allowing 3rd party ISP's to use this network in<br>
> any way other than reselling their service.<br>
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</div>I wondered if it might be exactly this that was the reason they were pushing it: getting third parties off their "wire" and being more like a cable company.<br>
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I can't believe it is in West Des Moines though. If you subscribe do they actually have to run new fiber to your house?<br>
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-Nate<br>
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