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To: Peter Y. Hsing who wrote (12478)7/15/1999 9:41:00 PM
From: GraceZ  Read Replies (2) of 29970
 
IMHO, there is no compelling reason to open cable up at this point in time--the authorities can always pull the trigger at any time after the cable upgrade/deployment has been completed--why waste such an effective "stick" now when the mere threat may suffice?

I like the way you think! Very true....why would they act now and kill whatever chance we have of real competition for local phone service. The "open net" guys are getting lots of press and local support because what they are demanding sounds like a great idea for the consumer. It's all in how you ask the question. Which sounds better.

1. Do you want to only have one choice of ISP for your cable internet service?

or

2. Would you be willing to wait a few years more (and perhaps not have a service as fast current cable internet services) if it meant you could pick from a number of different services?

I hate to say it out loud, but the cable guys in my area would be over-joyed if the City opted out of getting broadband upgrades. Cities are a nightmare for cable, they were forced to do them when they put in the TV lines and they took their sweet time doing them. They know that it would be years and years before they got a return. The suburbs are where the real money is for them and these are the people that would fit the demographic that everyone seems to be shooting for. These cities opting out could be a windfall for the cable companies.

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