

though VRZN “claims” that they rely on a Gallup poll indicating that only 1 in 9 Americans are using the directory… If you try calling Gallup to read the poll/survey and check on the methods used and the explanation of results – you will be refused. which typically take longer than two years! All just to be sure that no hanky panky is going on and things are done ABOVE board!!Īnd lastly. Mind you, that any other State where there is a similar petition, you will find the State’s regulatory board seeking public opinion (including seniors), holding hearings, conducting their own unbiased surveys, etc. Literally pulled the wool right over the public’s eye! Verizon NJ’s original request/petition was barely 5 months ago, and suddenly – without this issue ever getting onto the BPU agenda and without any public hearing or input whatsoever – the phone company “lobbyists” were able to pull off a big one. With the granting of this waiver however, Verizon keeps the concessions, but we get nothing in return – not even a minuscule discount on our ever-growing bills (even though Verizon is saving a HUGE chunk of money on their deal with SuperMedia LLC.)Īlso interesting, is the mystery behind this rushed waiver. This rule was in return for significant concessions on behalf of the people of this State to the Telecommunications industry. 14:10-1A.5, the regulation in point, states that the phone company must distribute directories to all residential customers.

“… says it sought the change to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts”
