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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (5566)10/17/1999 10:37:00 AM
From: MikeM54321  Read Replies (1) of 12823
 
Re: Oh no...DSL Forced Access?

Thread,
I thought this was an interesting turn of events. The incumbents are facing the same problem that AT&T is. So the local government may yet again interfere with broadband deployments to the consumer under the guise of, "Open Access." A total misnomer because it's really, "Forced Access," or "Regulated Access." IMHO.

I think the 1996 Telecom Act has proven it doesn't work well and it's just amazing to me that there are so many that still support government regulation of the telecommunications infrastructure.

I have to say, the Federal FCC (Dave Kennard) seems to understand the problems forced access brings to billion dollar upgrade plans. Notice in this case, they are also considering stepping in and overruling the local Minnesota decision preemptively.

My feeling, if the local government continues to get involved, it would end the way my next post points out.
MikeM(From Florida)
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Minnesota DSL ruling may be key

By Tim Greene

Network World, 10/04/99 -- Minnesota DSL ruling may be key Upstart digital subscriber line (DSL) service providers are applauding a recent Minnesota decision that could lead to faster provisioning of DSL services.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has given US West until November to devise a plan to share phone lines with DSL carriers. The plan would have to outline how DSL carriers can simultaneously sell their services on the same phone lines over which US West offers regular phone service.

DSL service providers say it would be easier and less expensive for them to roll out services if regional Bell operating companies such as US West are forced to share lines. Because most homes already have phone lines, DSL carriers would not have to wait for separate lines to be installed. And because the lines would be shared with the regional Bell operating company, the lines would cost DSL carriers less to lease.

The Federal Communications Commission is also looking at the issue and might rule before the Minnesota deadline.
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