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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (5566)	10/17/1999 10:37:00 AM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Re: Oh no...DSL Forced Access? Thread, I thought this was an interesting turn of events. The incumbents are facing the same problem that AT&T is. So the local government may yet again interfere with broadband deployments to the consumer under the guise of, "Open Access." A total misnomer because it's really, "Forced Access," or "Regulated Access." IMHO. I think the 1996 Telecom Act has proven it doesn't work well and it's just amazing to me that there are so many that still support government regulation of the telecommunications infrastructure. I have to say, the Federal FCC (Dave Kennard) seems to understand the problems forced access brings to billion dollar upgrade plans. Notice in this case, they are also considering stepping in and overruling the local Minnesota decision preemptively. My feeling, if the local government continues to get involved, it would end the way my next post points out. MikeM(From Florida) __________________________ Minnesota DSL ruling may be key By Tim Greene Network World, 10/04/99 -- Minnesota DSL ruling may be key Upstart digital subscriber line (DSL) service providers are applauding a recent Minnesota decision that could lead to faster provisioning of DSL services. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has given US West until November to devise a plan to share phone lines with DSL carriers. The plan would have to outline how DSL carriers can simultaneously sell their services on the same phone lines over which US West offers regular phone service. DSL service providers say it would be easier and less expensive for them to roll out services if regional Bell operating companies such as US West are forced to share lines. Because most homes already have phone lines, DSL carriers would not have to wait for separate lines to be installed. And because the lines would be shared with the regional Bell operating company, the lines would cost DSL carriers less to lease. The Federal Communications Commission is also looking at the issue and might rule before the Minnesota deadline.

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (5566)	10/17/1999 10:17:00 PM
From: PaperChase	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12823

Isn't the use of ADSL over Digital Loop Carrier equipment not possible? If so, how will DLC equipment have a future in the U.S. and how can fiber ever be expected to extend into the local loop? TIA.

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (5566)	10/18/1999 12:12:00 PM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Re: SBC's, "Pronto" Project Thread, I find the title slightly amusing, "Pronto." Even the folks at CNBC made light of SBC's announcement. But in all the years I've been following the broadband plans of the incumbents, this one, IMHO, seems to be for real. They certainly are saying the right things and they seem to have a very good game plan to compete DIRECTLY, head to head with AT&T's broadband plans. As a matter of fact, in the webcast, SBC claims they will easily beat AT&T to the punch. I wasn't able to listen to the entire broadcast (but will do so today). But apparently SBC will merge their entertainment arm to the twisted copper pair(??). Well that means, "VDSL." So I don't quite understand what he was driving at. Maybe in the rest of the webcast I can pick up what he means. IMHO SBC's CEO did an excellent introduction as to where they are in the market and where they want to be. Too bad the media doesn't believe them. I still chuckle when I think of Esprey's announcement of ION/Sprint. That was a marketing coup of the century <G>! I don't think the media was ready to be burned again. Here's the webcast. Worth a listen because IMHO it's very relavant to last mile investments: webevents.broadcast.com MikeM(From Florida) PS Thanks Frank for the links. I'll check them all out.