for the press release-style eblast that gives a real sense of it go here:

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs051/1101894909000/archive/1102715155839.html

and to become a fan on facebook and get all the dirt, go here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Providence-RI/Pixilerations/182288275250

Oh, just got an answer on another thread -- never mind, looks like Cox is getting in on it.

Thanks for the reply.  Are they the only ones in RI to do fiber, so if I switch (and they rip out the copper) they will have *no* competition for my business?

Any updates on Fios?  They are pushing it hard over here at the 5 Traverse Gallery in Fox Point, and I kind of wonder, why do they want me to switch SO BADLY that they are throwing money at us?  What's the catch?  A contract, okay, but why do they care so much?  

 And has it come up as an issue for anyone wanting to switch back?