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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (4338)	6/25/1999 4:07:00 PM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Respond to of 12823

Mike - Do DLCs need to be replaced by next generation DLCs (NGDLC). I remember that about 1/2 of the recent order of Bell Atlantic from Nortel was for next generation digital loop carrier equipment. Ken

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (4338)	6/25/1999 4:34:00 PM
From: DenverTechie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Quick answer - in general, the current generation of DLCs deployed in the field cannot support xDSL service. So, DLCs are needed to provide xDSL service past the CO boundaries, and only new ones can support xDSL. Here's the kicker - only certain xDSL products are supported by only certain DLCs. I posted a compatibility list of ADSL vs. supporting DLCs a while back on the thread if you can find it.