Andre Yoskowitz
21 Jan 2010 22:45
Earlier this week we reported that Verizon was suspending the Internet service of alleged illegal file sharers.
This afternoon, Verizon has denied the claims, saying that the original Cnet article misquoted a spokesperson.
Spokeswoman Bobbi Henson says that although the company does reserve the right to kick pirates off the Internet, they have not done so yet.
"I'm not aware that we've ever terminated anyone's account for excessive consumption, although we reserve the right to do so," added Henson. "That part of the CNET story is wrong. I did not say 'we've cut people off'; I said we reserve the right to do so."
Henson adds that the warnings have worked well "in reducing instances of repeat notices and has not resulted in the termination of any Verizon customer's service."