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Verizon Must Complete Fiber Build In New York, Mayor Says

New York City officials are demanding that Verizon fulfill its promise to build out its fiber network to every household in the city, Ars Technica reports. Verizon said in 2008 that it would offer FiOS to every household in the five boroughs, in exchange for a cable television franchise. An audit unveiled today concluded that Verizon failed to do so. “As I’ve said time and again, Verizon must deliver on its obligation to the City of New York and we will hold them accountable,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

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