From CWA, Communications Workers of America

Looks like the unions are engaged in this issue, too!

Here's a recent email that was sent by CWA. The name in the text below has been changed but the email text is word for word:
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Dear "Joe",

Verizon is leaving DC behind.

The telecom giant is investing in new networks and services—including cable TV and super-fast Internet—in the suburbs, but it's ignoring District of Columbia residents like you. That means people in DC are missing out on the faster access, improved service quality, and economic growth enjoyed by folks in Virginia and Maryland.

That's not right, and Connect-DC is committed to fixing it.

Connect-DC is a partnership between CWA Local 2336 and DC Jobs with Justice, a workers' rights organization. With the support of the Speed Matters campaign, they have been raising awareness about Verizon's neglect of the District of Columbia. You may have already seen
Connect-DC's ads on buses throughout the city. Now, Connect-DC is stepping up its efforts ahead of this week's city government hearings on Verizon's service quality. Help us collect more information so we can hold Verizon accountable for the current state of its DC network. If you are a Verizon customer, please take a moment to complete our customer survey:

http://www.connect-dc.org

Verizon has been building its world-class, high speed FiOS network throughout the DC metropolitan area—but not in DC. It's moved more than a third of its jobs from the District to the suburbs, so the advances made outside DC come at the expense of service inside the District.
While Fairfax and Montgomery Counties are reaping the benefits of FiOS, DC residents are stuck with an aging copper network that provides unreliable phone and slower Internet service. And Verizon has shown little willingness to devote the necessary time and money to maintain its existing cables.

That means District of Columbia residents remain stuck on the wrong side of the Digital Divide, missing out on new technologies that are essential to quality service, good jobs, and economic development. DC students may not be able to access online educational tools. Elderly residents may not have the reliable phone service they need. And the city's economy may miss out on the thousands of jobs created by FiOS. Help us understand the full extent of Verizon's service troubles in DC by completing our short survey:

http://www.connect-dc.org

It's time DC residents stop letting Verizon leave the city behind. Do your part to protect DC schools, businesses, and communities by filling out our Verizon customer service survey today:

http://www.connect-dc.org

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,
Beth Allen
speedmatters.org Online Mobilzation Coordinator