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To: RocketMan who wrote (23804)	6/23/1999 8:33:00 PM
From: Tom Tallant	Respond to of 41369

Rocketman. Well said. Tom

To: RocketMan who wrote (23804)	6/23/1999 10:21:00 PM
From: Joe S Pack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

There has been a lot of analysis on pros and cons about AOL-Hugh's deal. I understand that the current TV spectrum may not provide a high-band one-to-one channels between the client and the servers as one can achieve through a wireline (cable or DSL). But there are three areas where this deal will make AOL a true winner: 1) Business customers with mobility (AOL anywhere) 2) More than 40% of the US mass has not cable access or (cost effective cable infrastructure) in place which AOL can serve well. 3) International market (especially developing and some developed countries) where AOL will have a better chance than T. On top that in future the notion of a single pipe providing all communications services will become a reality but that will not be sufficient. There will be at least one additional traditional phone (line) in each home for emergency and reliability. -Nat