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To: pat mudge who wrote (89)	12/5/1998 8:41:00 AM
From: riposte	Respond to of 2347

Challenges mount for cable industry By CNET News.com Staff December 4, 1998, 3:30 p.m. PT Cable's biggest and brightest gathered at the Western Cable Show in Southern California this past week to discuss the industry's prospects--and problems--in the months ahead. Cable executives put their collective heads together to discuss how to roll out innovative technology that is user-friendly yet affordable, while keeping other broadband competitors at bay. Separate stories for: Cable modems get ready for retail Cable cozy with data, video insulation Cable cowers under satellite shadow WebTV coming to high-speed cable news.com :) Steve

To: pat mudge who wrote (89)	12/5/1998 9:19:00 PM
From: riposte	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2347

Cable Telephony: Say Hello to Your New Phone Cpmpany Hi Pat! Here's an excellent primer on cable telephony. :) Steve Cable Telephony: Say Hello to Your New Phone Cpmpany Cable companies have to invest hundreds of dollars to deliver phone service to just one customer. But they payoff could be huge if their subscribers start thinking of them as more than just the local cable TV provider. Sam Masud While telecom industry players focus on getting into--or holding onto--the local market, the real competitive threat may come from another quarter. Cable television system operators, such as MediaOne and Cox Communications, have launched a stealth attack on local phone service. They are emerging as competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) and are attempting to woo the phone companies' residential customers with lower prices and promises of superior service. AT&T's proposed acquisition of cable giant Tele-Communications Inc. lends a certain legitimacy to the cable network as a vehicle for delivering phone services. Recently, AT&T put its imprimatur on cable telephony as a viable technology by awarding a potential $900-million equipment contract. The clear message to phone companies: Don't underestimate cable operators' potential to cut into the $100-billion business. FULL TEXT @: telecommagazine.com