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Technology Stocks : LAST MILE TECHNOLOGIES - Let's Discuss Them Here
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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (2111)10/12/1998 1:01:00 AM
From: Bernard Levy  Read Replies (2) of 12823
 
Hi Frank:

You are correct that I am gradually evolving towards
a radical solution to the last Mile problem. It is true
that the ILECs own the copper lines, but because they
are monopolies, they are subject to state regulation.
Since ILECs do not wish to open up their Central offices,
I am becoming increasingly persuaded that the best way
to force competition would be to force them to divest
themselves of a certain percentage (say 50%) of all copper
lines in each CO. Otherwise, I strongly suspect that
we will still having the same debate about lack of
local competition 2 or 3 years from now, after a good
proportion of the CLECs will have gone out of business.

In addition, I suspect that the monopolist tactics of the
ILECS will force the country to adopt technological
solutions (such as cable modems, cable telephony, etc ...)
which are not necessarily superior to xDSL technology.

Best regards,

Bernard Levy
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