Verizon FiOS goes 50 Mbps

You lucky bastards!

Under competitive pressure from local cable competitors like Cablevision, Verizon is fighting speed with speed. The company just announced that it is now offering connection speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) downstream and 5 Mbps upstream over its FiOS network.

Via GigaOM.

Meanwhile, I have to enjoy this message from the Verizon FiOS website.

We're sorry Verizon doesn't offer FiOS service in your area. However, please take a look at the Verizon services listed below that may be offered where you live.