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Storm Hardening Workshop Docket No. 060173

Join the workshop on July 13, 2006, to explore Verizon's network reliability and new fiber network. Understand the rules impact and cost analysis. Learn about Verizon’s investments in storm-hardened infrastructure and the benefits to consumers. Discover how the fiber network enhances network resilience during storm conditions. Explore regulatory comments and the economic stimulation provided by Verizon’s extensive network investments.

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Storm Hardening Workshop Docket No. 060173

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  1. Storm Hardening WorkshopDocket No. 060173 Verizon Florida, Inc.July 13, 2006

  2. Presentation Overview • VERIZON’S NETWORK RELIABILITY • VERIZON’S NEW FIBER NETWORK • COMMENTS ON THE RULES • COST IMPACT

  3. VERIZON’S NETWORK RELIABILITY • Verizon actively maintains its network and invests heavily to ensure network reliability. A substantial portion of Verizon’s Florida network already has been placed underground. • Maintaining a sound, reliable network is critical in today’s highly competitive market. • Verizon is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to install fiber facilities underground. • Verizon’s fiber facilities deliver substantial benefits to consumers while increasing our network’s ability to withstand storm conditions.

  4. The New Network – Investment & Economic Stimulation • Verizon’s new network is storm hardened – 99.9% underground. • Verizon has passed 600,000 households to date. • Verizon has placed > 26 million feet of fiber in Florida. • Verizon has made a $550 million investment in FL so far. • Verizon’s project is moving ahead full speed.

  5. ONT ONT FTTP Overlay ONT ONT FTTP Greenfield Small Businesses ONT Splitter Hub Splitter ONT Splitter ONT ONT ONT Splitter ONT ONT Splitter OLT FTTP Overlay and Greenfield Environments Feeder and distribution fiber placed initially with rate of transition to FTTP triggered by customer demand for broadband services Small Businesses Residential Copper Distribution SAI |X| Copper Feeder Circuit Switch FTTP built to serve homes and businesses within a defined community/development 5

  6. Comment on Rule 25-6.034: Standard of Construction

  7. Comment on Rule 25-6.0341: Location of The Utility’s Distribution Facilities

  8. Comment on Rule 25-6.0342: Third-PartyAttachment Standards and Procedures

  9. PARTIAL COST IMPACT ANALYSIS

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