WASHINGTON (AP) -- Verizon Communications said Monday that some customers who already subscribe to its phone and high-speed Internet service can drop their local calling plans but still keep their speedy Web connection.
The ability to subscribe solely to Verizon's DSL, or high-speed Internet service, could be attractive to young customers who rely primarily on their wireless plan for phone calls. It could also appeal to customers who want to try out new Internet-calling technology.
Initially, the availability of "naked DSL" will be limited to customers in the New York company's old Northeastern territory once served by Nynex or Bell Atlantic, the predecessor companies of Verizon. And only customers who already receive phone and high-speed Internet access from Verizon would be eligible.
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