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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (11593)	6/26/2001 9:46:10 AM
From: Crossy	Read Replies (1) of 12823

MikeM, we all have our own set of references. I share your point regarding cable MSOs as the competition to the RBOCs. But the fact that a regional monopoly is a monopoly - and in such a case the laissez-faire, that I usually subscribe to can no longer be considered adequate. And I tell you I have strong Libertarian leanings, in one of my posts to Raymond I made that pretty clear. Let's try something different (than the 96 act you say) ? It's a question of cause and effect. We may even share the analysis that the RBOCs did everything to slow xDSL deployment down. My view is that the Telecom Act of 96 doesn't go far enough. I would even like to see the ultimate possibility of subscribers paying up the "sunk costs" and LITERALLY GAINING OWNERSHIP on the local loop and then "aggregators" set up their own virtually co-loced CO's. All over the world unbundling is mandated actively. This is also a theme embedded in WTO agenda of the 90ies and I believe it's being mandated. The principle of "assymetric" regulation in the transitory period from monopoly to deregulation is something you may object but regulatory theory deems it to be very effective. It's funny but my "ultimate goal" is not broadband at its fastest as I think your goal is but COMPETITION IN BROADBAND. Otherwise you will end up the "metered access" route faster than you can pay your bills. The "toll box" at the last mile can only be swept away by competition. You will have noticed that finally (NOW !) the ILECs are deploying xDSL faster. Now, in a time when the "ill fated 96 act" is still valid. Who told you that you get cheap competitive broadband in 3 years ? Why tear down the 96 act when it'S finally working ?? rgrds CROSSY

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