Ray,
A couple of days ago I e-mailed BT to ask when I'd be able to
get a DSL service, as I intend to set myself up with a
broadband internet capability. I phrased my enquiry in terms of
"is DSL nearly here, or should I buy cable ?" ( Sorry, I did't
keep the exact wording. )
The answer didn't do much to convince me that DSL would be here
any time soon. Combined with BT's latest results, should we deduce
that they're simply making too much on ISDN, and don't want to
kill that particular golden goose by providing DSL ?
Anyway, I find the statement "This ends a four year wait ..."
to be a little premature. What do you think ?
Graham.
---- BT response to DSL enquiry -----
Graham
Thank you for your message about ADSL. BT have undertaken several trials in
this area. The latest one in West London started in Oct 98 and runs through
to Summer 99 and details can be found at isntrial.bt.com.
The trial will determine the future development and next steps for the
evolution to an ISN and will refine service definitions and prices for
high-speed access network services. However, BT is not at this time able to
confirm when and if the ISN will be launched. In the meantime watch out for
Press announcements about progress with the Trial.
Sorry there are no firmer details to give you,
Regards
Fay Owston, Information Services, BT Labs |
