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Verizon FiOS installation halted in three cities

Verizon has temporarily stopped installation of its fiber-optic network, or FiOS, in Claremont, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.The broadband and telecommunications company must finish a certain percentage of the installation in diverse, underserved cities before starting work elsewhere, said Gary George, Verizon director of government and external affairs.

Verizon has agreements with 21 cities to install the network.

“Rancho, Upland and Claremont do not fit in that category (of diverse, underserved cities) … So those are the three cities we had to pull back,” George said.

The installation was stopped in December.

Work had started in southern Claremont as well as Upland and was about to start in Rancho Cucamonga.

FiOS installation was completed in about 20 to 40 percent of south Claremont and Upland, George said.

“The fourth quarter of 2009 was when we were set and ready to go when it got pulled,” George said.

George said he did not know when the FiOS installation would begin again in Claremont, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.

“I was hoping for 2010, but obviously that didn’t happen,” he said. “Now in 2011, we won’t know until the fourth quarter, or December, if we’ve satisfied our commitments. If not 2011, it just keeps going on down the line.”

Verizon FiOS is a bundled communications service - consisting of Internet, telephone, and TV - operating over a fiber-optic communications network.

Charter Runs Internet Speed Scam

FIOS must be getting closer to Rancho Cucamonga with Charter trying to lock us in with 2 year deals at discount prices.  Here is my latest encounter with poor service from Charter;

Running speed tests on my Charter internet service using InternetFrog speed test has always indicated accurate speeds  How do I know that this service is accurate?  I download files from a server that has a very high speed  broadband connection, calculating the time it takes for a know file size I get the speed. I check that calculation against the InternetFrog report and they compare with 5%.

Now the fraud on Charters part comes in: I pay for 3Meg down and 500K upload. I have had problems in the past when my download speed deteriorates getting Charter to deliver what I pay for.  The last with the assitance of intervention by a city official they finally split the node I was on to get the speed up.  The result is the fewer customers on the node the more bandwidth available for each user.

Here we go again, the speed had deteriorated to 300~400 kbps download with the much heralded upload speed now exceeding the down.

Charter chat help is contacted, the least costly to them, and they declare that I do not have a problem after testing my modem signal strength and sending me to a Charter online bogus speed test site HERE. I am asked to report the results and they Charter declares that I do not have a problem Goodbye!

This site reports seeds they may reelect what the entire node could get but is a fraud in measuring the individual customers speed, REPORTING 7 Meg Dn and 1Meg up.

I test my connection again using the independent service, and time another download and find I still have only 300 ~ 400 kbps speed.

Next I call the tech support which connects my to the usual condescending customer rep, restating my issue and giving him the background of what I have done so far. He tells my to forget the Charter speed test site and sends me to another site  2Wire,com This site site reports a fraction of the speed on the Charter site & Meg vs. 1.2 Meg still more that the InternetFrog site.  The rep declares that I have a problem and I must restart my computer in “Safe Mode” to run more tests, stating that that condition could report higher speeds.  I asked what will be accomplished by testing in a mode that I cannot use in practice and then the phone connection went dead.

Test your Download speed with the three online services and see if you are getting what you pay for.

Charter Speed test site: http://spt01mtpkca.mtpk.ca.charter.com/

Charters Tech recommended speed test site: http://2wire.com/bandwidth/results.php?kbps=1339.7&downloadtime=10.158&KB=1661.25&recorded=1

The only site that reflects the real world caluclated speed: http://internetfrog.com/mypc/speedtest/

As many of you have guessed my speed go up to the advertised speed in the middle of the night when the load on my node is lowest.

Fios for Rancho Cucamonga from Verizon an Update

Dan James

Senior Civil Engineer

Dan James was thoughtful enough to provide the RCView with an update on the progress, or lack of progress for relief from a single IT provider in Rancho Cucamonga.

From: James, Dan
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:19 AM
Subject: Verizon FiOS update

Dear Mr. Shea:

You had previously expressed interest in learning the status of Verizon installing fiber optic for their “FiOS” service.  Verizon did pull permits and install new fiber optic main lines into some of their existing conduits within Foothill Blvd and Archibald Avenue.  However even through Verizon submitted plans and the City issued permits; Verizon never started their construction to install facilities for service of their FiOS system.  Verizon recently notified the City that installation of fiber optic facilities for the FiOS system is on hold.  Verizon’s current goal for start of construction for the FiOS system is the first quarter of 2010.

We are approaching the forth year without state of the art infrastructure in our city.  The failure to move aggressively by our city council when Verizon offered the upgrade has cost us tens of millions of dollars in higher fees for inferior technology.  The resources Verizon has at its disposal were deployed in other cities where the advantages to their citizenry were better understood.

Our council members admittedly have little understanding or interest in current technology. They should consult those who are in a better position to asses the benefits of a state of the art infrastructure.  Consider the attention Red Hill cut through traffic gets where so few are affected.  Our telecom infrastructure affects 170,000 citizens.

The failure to deploy Fios has been attributed to the lengthy project cycle and design constraints placed on Verizon by the city.  The experience of council members with some 90 complaints from citizens regarding the last Charter upgrade stalled the first attempt. One council member demanded that the location of the few junction boxes be identified and photographs of submitted for approval. Another council member asked that the boxes be concealed behind hedges.  The Council concerns were avoiding any complains from a few citizens at the expense of the greater good for Rancho Cucamonga.

We can only hope that next year the project will be supported by the Rancho Cucamonga council.

The failure to deploy Fios has been attributed to the lengthy project cycle and design constraints placed on Verizon by the city.  The experience of council members with some 90 complaints from citizens regarding the last Charter upgrade stalled the first attempt. One council member demanded that the location of the few junction boxes be identified and photographs of submitted for approval. Another council member asked that the boxes be concealed behind hedges.  The Council concerns were avoiding any complains from a few citizens at the expense of the greater good for Rancho Cucamonga.

We can only hope that next year the project will be supported by the Rancho Cucamonga council.

FIOS Instlation in Rancho Cucamonga When Will it Come?

Due to the high level on interest in Verizon FIOS for Rancho Cucamonga I have emailed a request to the city manager Jack Lam, for an update to his last estimate for FIOS availability.

Here is his last estimate:

Comment from Jack | Edit comment
Time: June 19, 2008, 2:59 pm

“Last week, I had occasion to see Mr. Gary George, area rep for Verizon who still informs us that their project is on line to start at year end. It is in verizon’s’s hands at this time.”

Jack Lam

Nov. 4, 2008: Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity

The weekly market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact me if you would like additional information. The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

A total of 889 Rancho Cucamonga properties were in the foreclosure process on Nov. 2, 2008, according to reports compiled from county records for the First American CoreLogic database.

Whether you are buying or selling real estate in cities along the 210 Freeway from San Dimas to Fontana, or in Ontario, Montclair or Chino, I will be happy to assist you.

Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity  
Market Activity as of Nov. 2, 2008* Nov. 2, 2008 Oct. 26, 2008
Rancho Cucamonga Homes Listed During Week 42 41
Homes Listed as Pending During Week 27 35
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale 802 814
     Single-Family (no monthly fee) 538 531
     Homes in Associations (such as condos) 269 283
Vacant Homes for Sale 343 345
Short Sales 287 282
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale 141 135
Homes Sold During Week 34 21
Homes for Lease 138 131
     Median Monthly Lease Payment $1,825 $1,900
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.    

 

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the Inland Empire cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Oct. 19, 2008: Home Market Activity

The number of foreclosure postings dropped dramatically in September, but not because there are fewer homeowners in distress. Instead, the numbers are down because of a new law requiring lenders to contact homeowners and then wait 30 days before filing foreclosure notices. The goal is to encourage loan modifications that enable homeowners to stay in their home.  

A total of 883 Rancho Cucamonga properties were in the foreclosure process on Oct. 19, 2008, according to reports compiled from county records for the First American CoreLogic database. 

The weekly market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact me if you would like additional information. The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity  
Market Activity as of Oct. 19, 2008* Oct. 19, 2008 Oct. 12, 2008
Rancho Cucamonga Homes Listed During Week 41 67
Homes Listed as Pending During Week 107  
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale 825 854
     Single-Family (no monthly fee) 547 555
     Homes in Associations (such as condos) 278 299
Vacant Homes for Sale 342 359
Short Sales 286 287
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale 130 137
Homes Sold During Week 14 22
Homes for Lease 132 130
     Median Monthly Lease Payment $1,950 $1,990
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.    

Oct. 12, 2008: Local Home Market Activity

Tightening credit as a result of volatility in the banking industry and stock markets around the world is being felt in the local home market, sending the number of available homes upward again. 

The market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact Ila if you would like additional information. Figures from last week are included.

The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.  

Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity  
Market Activity as of Oct. 12, 2008* Oct. 12, 2008 Oct. 5, 2008
Rancho Cucamonga Homes Listed During Week 67 53
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale 854 750
     Single-Family (no monthly fee) 555 503
     Homes in Associations (such as condos) 299 247
Vacant Homes for Sale 359 308
Short Sales 287 248
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale 137 120
Homes Sold During Week 22 23
Homes for Lease 130 121
     Median Monthly Lease Payment $1,990 $1,950
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.    

 

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Sept. 28, 2008 - Home Market Activity

With prices and the number of Rancho Cucamonga homes on the market falling, and the number of bank-owned properties rising, home buyers are finding some excellent opportunities this fall.

Six months ago, on March 30, 2008, there were 956 previously owned homes listed for sale, 25 percent more than the current 769 homes now available. Some of the homes listed then, short sales, will be returning to the market, marked down by the lenders who now own them. 

It is now possible to find a good selection of 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes built in the last 20 years and priced well under $300,000. 

The market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact Ila if you would like additional information. Figures from last week are included.

The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. 

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity  
Market Activity as of Sept. 28, 2008* Sept. 28, 2008 Sept. 21, 2008
Rancho Cucamonga Homes Listed During Week 46 56
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale 769 771
     Single-Family (no monthly fee) 504 501
     Homes in Associations (such as condos) 265 270
Vacant Homes for Sale 307 304
Short Sales 254 263
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale 122 125
Homes Sold During Week 20 16
Homes for Lease 126 127
     Median Monthly Lease Payment $1,995 $2,000
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.    

OPARC 2008 Colonies Crossroads Champions Cup Golf Tournament a Great Success

Red Hill Country Club has hosted the OPARC charity golf tournament for four years, and will return on September 28, 2009 for a fifth year

 

This years tournament was a great success with the performance of OPARC clients the highlight of the evening. Proceeds from the tournament help fund the Speech Pathology Program for OPARC clients.  The performance by the clients participating in the program is a chance for tournament sponsors and golfers to see how their support directly affects client’s lives. OPARC has facilities serving over 700 clients in the Inland Empire with a new facility opening later this year in San Bernardino. A new facility had opened earlier this year in Rancho Cucamonga.

The tournament will be featured in the next edition of Inland Living Magazine.

For more information on the tournament and its sponsors visit the OPARCgolf tournament web site. There you will find information on the program the tournament supports with links to OPARC.org main sites.

Sept. 14, 2008: Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity

The market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this is a convenient format. Please let me know if you find it helpful and especially if you would like additional information. The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

 

Rancho Cucamonga Home Market Activity
Market Activity as of Sept. 14, 2008* Sept. 14, 2008
Rancho Cucamonga Homes Listed During Week 40
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale 774
     Single-Family (no monthly fee) 512
     Homes in Associations (such as condos) 262
Vacant Homes for Sale 302
Short Sales 61
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale 114
Homes Sold During Week 8
Homes for Lease 115
     Median Monthly Lease Payment $1,995
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.  

 Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila  at (909) 261-3541.

Whether you are buying or selling real estate in cities along the 210 Freeway from San Dimas to Fontana, or in Ontario, Montclair or Chino ,Ila will be happy to assist you.