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To: Foad who wrote (14255)	6/3/1998 9:55:00 AM
From: Andrew Vance	Respond to of 17305

AV--I am just getting involved in this sector of the market and have to defer to the more well versed experts in this field. I would hope that some of our resident Telecom gurus could shed some light on this and other subjects. This whole area looks to be the hot spot and shining light for the next few quarters IF we know what we are talking about and understand the effects or benefits to the viable and active players in this arena. Andrew

To: Foad who wrote (14255)	6/3/1998 11:51:00 AM
From: Dale Knipschield	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

Foad, Here is a short primer on CLECs (It is also a sales pitch). net-savings.net In answer to your questions: 1. Sprints announcement should have no impact on the way CLECS do business. If they wish to link their switch to Sprints network, they can do so by placing a cable to Sprints POP (Point of Presence) in their community. In fact, there is probably one already there. 2. Have no idea if WCII is a CLEC. Don't read too much into Sprints announcement. Its been greeted with yawns in many quarters (as it should have been). The vague network architecture, and outlandish service promises they outlined yesterday are easy to mouth, but difficult, time-consuming and costly to bring to fruition. Just ask ATT, MCI, etc. Regards, Knip