Verizon Fiber Optics (FiOS)

Almost got my panties in a bunch there... A bunch of bogs started posting about Verizon FiOS (fiber optic intarweb and teevee) and I got all excited. I LOVE BANDWIDTH. But it's not available in my area (Greater NYC) yet, and the site doesn't tell me when it will be. Give me something, Verizon. Ehhh, too bad. I've been thinking of going to cable modem anyway. DSL is... unimpressive at residential speeds. I miss my Covad at my old place... 5 static IPs, 3.0Mbps dedicated to me! Sigh.