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To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (8647)9/30/2000 12:12:03 PM
From: elmatador  Read Replies (1) of 12823
 
Ofending the intelligence of the Americans: "European model of delivering content over traditional phone networks using DSL connections – a
simple form of delivery that doesn't require any new wiring to go from house to house or building to building – is
taking off in earnest and companies that don't understand the new paradigm are going to slip off the side."

FACT Nr. 1:

BT's ADSL still months away, despite hype

BTopenworld launched its ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) internet service for small and medium-sized business customers today, but users could be waiting months before they can actually use it.
According to BTopenworld, unprecedented demand for its always-on high-speed access service will mean customers may have to wait up to three months before installation is completed.

FACT Nr. 2
ADSL is supposed to end the World Wide Wait - but will it ever arrive?

BT (quote: BT) has delayed ADSL roll out for a fourth time -- this time to August or possibly September -- claiming it needs more people to test the service.

It will come as a shock to consumers looking forward to broadband services at the end of this month. While business services are still on target for launch this week, consumers will have to wait another month for equivalent offerings.

According to a spokesman for BT OpenWorld the telco is putting the blame on ISPs. "They say ISPs haven't supplied enough triallists," he said. "It is disappointing for all ISPs."

FACT Nr. 3" Global Crossing and Worldcom, two of the largest companies set to introduce high-speed internet access in Britain, have abandoned their plans amid mounting criticism of the government regulator.
Both US telecommunications groups had been expected to lead the drive to bring broadband internet to homes and offices across the country - in direct competition with British Telecommunications..."

Europe is not a good example of unbundling, ADSL deployment or fast Internet. Period.
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