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To: BillyG who wrote (34181)7/7/1998 5:10:00 PM
From: Stoctrash  Read Replies (2) of 50808
 
"Perhaps the additional driver for upgrading cable systems is to make them two-way, which allows you to have interactive services, cable telephony, and cable modems."

You're the man Billy!...but this upgrade won't be easy or fast.
New coax or fibre will be needed in lots of places IMO.

Think of all the "theft-of-service" they will nix once they start checking all those cable connections on the poles. Of course I never did this... but some unscrupulous poeple have tapped into cable systems just by climbing the pole and plugging in. Also think about how much those cables/connectors have degraded in quality since the 80's due to hot, cold and moisture?? I knew some guys that worked for the local cable guy and let me tell you there is no way those systems are even close to becoming digital pipes. Their sales guys came around my area a month ago and asked about interest in cable modems...."sorry it's just a survey"...man I had a woodie when I saw the brochure only to be pushed back another 6 months 12 months or more. I also told the guy my DirectTV picture was kick ASS...he said "yeah I know!!!" LOL

I have a feeling this T/TCI deal is not all its cracked up to be.
Call it "almost digital two way hype".

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