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To: MangoBoy who wrote (28435)	11/6/1997 8:29:00 PM
From: SteveG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31386

<..outside plant" means the copper hanging from the telephone poles. this is happening in seattle. there are neighborhoods where the limiting factor is the availability of a copper pair.> Since CDSL works just like ADSL (insofar as allowing digital over copper independant from, but simutaneous with, analog voice), why would having a limited # of lines (vs a limited number of switch slots) then be any different comparing the two? <the majority of second-lines are for modems; certainly the ones that are tying up circuits for extended periods. ADSL allows the telco to deliver better internet plus standard voice over a single line with higher overall revenue. the second line is freed up for new residences or other second-line use.> So too with CDSL. It offers the same benefits (at likely an inappreciably lower bandwidth), without the cost of a truck roll or (optionally) a DSLAM purchase and maintenance, as well offering a fallback to standard 56K QAM. So I still don't see your earlier point: (from exchange2000.com ) <...they'll only make matters worse by facilitating people to tie up circuits for extended periods..> CDSL DOESN'T tie up a voice line. Just like ADSL, it plans to offer net-tone leaving the analog voiceline free. As I've said, I am unclear on the details of HOW it plans to offer direct switch tie-in. It may well plug into the voice line card (where switch space is limited), leaving the ratios intact (while freeing second datalines). I suspect until we know more of the details, further speculation as to whether it is a competitive and/or viable solution or not is purely hypothetical. But I DO think we have the good questions now, and a better general understanding. Steve