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Non-Tech : Amati investors
AMTX 1.375-7.1%Dec 23 3:59 PM EST
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To: pat mudge who wrote (27736)10/23/1997 10:40:00 AM
From: Andy Donati  Read Replies (1) of 31386
 
Hi Pat,
Can you confirm or deny the following report ?
(If it is true I wonder who the other 2 suppliers are).

Thanks, Andy

>>>Belgacom, the official telecom operator in Belgium announced yesterday that
they will start with ADSL technology for internet users.

Projectname :
- Turbo Line
Testperiod :
- 01/98 till 06/98
- 1000 subscribers from all segments over 5 city's.
Roll Out :
- 07/98
Tarrifs :
- Will be announced at 12/98.
- Monthly rental proposed (Modem include).

Advantages for the subscriber :
- Telephone line.isn't occupied when connected to the inetrnet.
- Always on line (E-mail)
- No communication costs.

Hardware :
- 1: A Splitter (Splits telephoneline and ADSL line)
- 2. A ADSL modem.
- 3. A PC Card.

For the ADSL modem they will use Alcatel Bell type equipment. For the
roll-out there is a shortlist of 4 suppliers of which I know only two
(Alcatel and 3com). >>>
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