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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (6958)	5/18/2000 4:15:00 PM
From: lml	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Hi Mike: If you follow cable modem deployment, you should be able to identify a supply problem that is inhibiting MSOs from delivering on installation of signed-up subscribers. This could be but one factor behind the "dearth of MSO news on cable modem connections, . . . "

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (6958)	5/18/2000 7:44:00 PM
From: JGoren	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 12823

DSL has a tremendous advantage imo over cable. In our area, the cable goes out constantly, especially when it rains. The other night both A & B channels were out for over an hour. That is totally unacceptable for internet access. The problem with DSL is that it is not available in our area and will not be for the foreseeable future. They've been saying a couple of months for more than six months. If Sprint comes in with fixed wireless, that's the way I am going.

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (6958)	5/18/2000 10:40:00 PM
From: Stewart D. Mackie	Respond to of 12823

DSL will continue to explode according to stats in Business 2.0. Only 5% of internet connections are currently above 56K. (I wonder if this include cable or only Telephone copper?). If this stat is true then watch our for CMTN.

To: MikeM54321 who wrote (6958)	5/18/2000 11:47:00 PM
From: Bill Pearson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

This might be right up this thread's alley. Currently undergoing testing to independently evaluate internal claims on a VDSL, last mile, technology that the company says they've tested at 51Mbps at 3500 ft, with plans to prove the technology at 51Mbps+, over 26 gauge (twisted pair) copper wire, at distances of 8,500 to 15,000 feet. Message 13736798 Independent confirmation testing is being conducted by Lucent NetworkCare Professional Services.