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To: NDBFREE who wrote (9591)	12/8/2000 12:34:19 PM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

NDB- Speaking of BLECs, here are a few stats I found. If anyone has anything else, please post. I'm just trying to get a feel for potential USA market size. -There are 1.2 million residential highrises -Only 1% have fiber run to them -There are 4.6 million commercial buildings -Only 1% have fiber run to them -Only 2% are three stories or higher I don't know what 'highrise' means. And I don't know if strip stores are counted as commercial buildings. I'm guessing they are counted. If anyone has more details, please post. Thanks. -MikeM(From Florida) PS As far as BLEC or CLEC, don't they both face the same enemy?

To: NDBFREE who wrote (9591)	12/8/2000 12:51:48 PM
From: Bernard Levy	Respond to of 12823

Hi NDBFREE: a) Several of the CLECs have also a BLEC dimension (for example RCNC does wire entire buildings, and BBFW companies such as WCII and TGNT use DSL within a building). b) I do not understand very well the legal framework under which BLECs operate. Obviously they have to make a deal with the building owners. But what happens if the FCC decides that all CLECS or incumbents need to be given access to a building? Does that open up the BLEC wiring to all carriers, or do carriers have to use a duplicate access to each business/resident within the building? Best regards, Bernard Levy

To: NDBFREE who wrote (9591)	12/8/2000 12:53:48 PM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Respond to of 12823

NDBFREE, Mike, re: " Welcome insight/thoughts as to what will happen in the BLEC space." This sector is subject to relationships, like anything else, but only here, more so. In the BLEC space, where some have banked on being able to set up "exclusives" with landlords, there may be a change in the wind before long, allowing others to enter risers and shafts. Unless something has transpired on this issue in the very recent past, there is legislation being weighed, as we type, that would change the playing field, if passed. Message 14333405 How would they administer this? Beats me. Auctions, perhaps? -vbg- Here's an interesting article on the subject of breaking into buildings, in case you are interested. americasnetwork.com FAC