Verizon has been implementing a DNS redirection service for select DSL and FiOS customers. The service redirects users who mistype URLs to an Verizon-run search page (complete with referral links) instead of giving a traditional error message. While Verizon insists the service was created to help users, it's really just a revenue generator. In essence, butterfingers create a revenue stream.
Is this a network neutrality violation? From the Consumer Affairs: "Preferential results from Internet providers is a prime concern for supporters of "net neutrality," the principle that all content on the Internet should be accessesd freely and equally."
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Related topics: DNS, Net Neutrality, Telecom
Comments
So, now Verizon is making money off of Neiman Marcus typo URL's.
Too funny.
Any Verizon customers out there care to share screenshots of visits to:
I-Want-To-Buy-a-Sprint-Brand-Cell-Phone.com
I'd love to see what Verizon is advertising there.
If you liked the Cameroon .cm re-direct, Verizon is now the new category killer in the typo ad-directory game.