No more blank could not find site errors. Verizon is taking this oprotunity to direct you back to a Verizon Search page.
From DSL REPORTS
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.
Verizon isn’t alone. ISPs such as Cox, Earthlink and Charter have all tinkered with DNS redirection services. While the majority of users aren’t bothered by them, many users believe they “break” core Internet functionality — causing errors in useful network monitoring tools that require a “clean” ‘net.
Is this breaking the internet or are they offering a service to the internet newbies so they won’t get lost?
I am not sure, but I am leaning towards it being a bad thing a small step in the wrong direction. This small step for unknown pages, what is to stop them from putting other entries for sites the Government or Verizon doesn’t like. Very murky waters…