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Technology Stocks : AT&T -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lynn who wrote (3260)	2/5/2000 2:27:00 PM
From: lml	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4298

Lynn: See the following article: techweb.com Note the following quote from Armstrong: "However, AT&T's wireless group still has significant network build-out to be completed; substantial capital needs for expanding, marketing, and distributing its services; and the possibility of future acquisitions to fill in its network." Also, I did not follow your comments regarding cable. Do you imply that area does not have cable & because Cox hold the exclusive franchise rights to your area you never will since Cox is unwilling to expend the necessary capital? If the foregoing is true, I can understand your interest in fixed wireless, but unfortunately, I wouldn't hold my breath. Understand that T's first priority regarding fixed wireless is to delivery telephony where outside of its own cable franchise areas. Broadband for Internet would likely be next, then followed by video, if feasible. Notwithstanding, if your area is not served by cable, & the MSO is unwilling to provide cable, & there is sufficient demand in your area for cable service, I would recommend that your obtain signatures of your neighbors & submit a petition to the local franchising authority, be it a city council or county board of supervisors. There may be a mechanism available to permit another MSO (if a willing one can be id'd) to provide service to your area. Do you live in a rural low density area? Is it mountainous? What are you looking for from a cable or wireless solution? Have you considered alternatives such as satellite as far as video programming & Internet?