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To: gpowell who wrote (14434)	8/13/1999 11:49:00 PM
From: E. Davies	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29970

the download speed is great but the experience is lacking the richness one imagines prior to getting the service. This will change for the better as open access is implemented. I agree with the premise, but I wonder about the "solution". To me this assumes that the people who will create the richness of experience are the ISP's. After all "open" access is about allowing more ISP's. Right now anyone can set up a broadband content site and make it available to the web. Why aren't they doing this more intensely? With the exception of AOL no ISP has any concept of providing a user experience anywhere near the scale required. Of course in reality AOL isnt even an ISP. All open access does is make it that much harder to guarantee the QOS necessary to make broadband work. If AOL put its mind to making a cool broadband experience could they do it? Opinions? Eric

To: gpowell who wrote (14434)	8/14/1999 12:01:00 AM
From: MIKE REDDERT	Respond to of 29970

Competition already exists between DSL and cable... in my area the local phone company rolled out ADSL service in three tiers, but they were slow to implement. That left an opening for Warner Cable to come in with their "RoadRunner" service. Guess what? ... The local phone company cut their ADSL rates in HALF ! and combined the first two tiers at the higher transfer rate. Infrastructure is costly. New technologies will will not be forthcoming if you eliminate profitability... and it is a surety that you will not reach the maximum number of people, particularly in disadvantaged areas. If you grant franchise to one entity, you can insist that they provide service to areas that would not otherwise be served Mike

To: gpowell who wrote (14434)	8/14/1999 12:16:00 AM
From: Jeff Jordan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

These are the speeds available to me. I believe I'm getting 512/256 It seems to be verified by this software I use...try the free download ins.com I may be wrong...I may be set-up 512/128....but they will set it the way you want. 256/256 128/512 etc...my net.medic is saying 512/256 Level 100 512 128 $49.95 $39.95 Level 200 1M 256 $109.95 $99.95 Level 300 1.5M 512 $309.95 $299.95 Level 400 1.5M 1.5M $609.95 $599.95 Regardless of what service plan you are currently on, as of today, your speeds have been adjusted as shown. If you used to get 512/64 on Level 100 then you will automatically receive the new 512/128 speed. There will be no additional charges. Better service, same price!