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To: Joey Smith who wrote (42360)	12/16/1997 11:16:00 AM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Joey, re : cable companies I agree almost 100%. Question: if the cable companies provide the internet access through cable, couldn't this evolve so that the cable company is the service provider, but the cable modem and other hardware are incorporate into the "TV", similar to what you have now with a PC? It just seems to me that the consumer will eventually want just one (TV) unit, plug it in, connect the cable and it works. The argument against this is that VCRs have never been really been successful as an incorporated product, they remain a separate category, primarily to provide different levels of quality/price. Lots more questions than answers at this point, it will be very interesting to watch this product be born and evolve. John

To: Joey Smith who wrote (42360)	12/16/1997 10:14:00 PM
From: Shahen Petrosian	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

> Internet access into the home via cable modems is picking up steam Agreed! My cable provider has teamed up with one of the bigger ISPs in LA to offer high speed internet service on cable. They offer two rates. The cheaper package goes for $49.95 and gives you 56K upload and 256K download speeds. The expensive package goes for $74.95 and gives 128K upload and 512K download speeds. The price includes a monthly modem lease of $15. The provider's fee is also incuded. This service has just started around here and I'm sure prices will drop rapidly. People who have added an extra telephone line can drop the extra line and suddenly $49 doesn't seem that bad. Incidently, before I forget, they use an "Intel ethernet card". Cheers, Shahen Petrosian.