Verizon ratchets up promos; DSL free for 6 mos.

In an effort to draw data customers away from cable operators, Verizon Communications is offering its DSL service for free for six months to subscribers who sign a one-year agreement.

Verizon’s DSL offer runs until Jan. 16 and includes the following tiers: 1 Mbps, 3 Mbps and 7.1 Mbps.