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To: Paul Engel who wrote (46153)	1/20/1998 8:17:00 PM
From: Maverick	Respond to of 186894

Techs and telcos agree on faster Net access Message 3214986

To: Paul Engel who wrote (46153)	1/20/1998 8:58:00 PM
From: Kirk ©	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Either way, Intel will benefit - IF this pans out. That is a big IF. Good points. I just have not seen the average customer want to pay for much of anything and I think this might be a way for the phone companies to get around people like myself that tie up one line all evening just to be connected. In other words, the CPU geeks will pay for the higher speed freeing up the phone lines while the occasional customer will stick to the slow, cheapo connection. My guess is Web-TV will be the big application to get the masses or cable modems that can deliver home viewing of events/movies and big profits to the company that brings the cable in. Just my guessing. Of course if my TelCo gives me the connection for free or for just a bit more than I pay my ISP plus maybe the cost of a 2nd line, then they might have something. Hmmmm....I wonder if they could do it for $30/month or less? regards Kirk out suite101.com suite101.com

To: Paul Engel who wrote (46153)	1/21/1998 4:47:00 AM
From: Pigboy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

<< If on the other hand, they are promoting a generic ADSL modem, as made by Amati/Westell, then Intel will benefit indirectly by speeding up Internet access for Dial-Up-Accounts (most homes/individuals). This will reduce the speed limitations of the "net" and bring access times in line with processor speed. >> Paul, Only ADSL means no dial-up. You are always on, and can use your normal phone on the same copper line. Lord knows what the higher speeds will do for applications, and thus... :-)