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To: WeisbrichA who wrote (3504)	12/22/1998 12:48:00 PM
From: Marc T. Archer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

ATHM Availability For what it's worth, I just got done calling my local TCI service dept. and asked about availability. I was told that in the greater St. Louis/Metro East area they will begin service in March, 99. That's MUCH sooner than I expected and probably years ahead of xDSL services. I like the fact that ATHM is seeking to aggressively market the service not only in the bigger, higher profit areas but also in the more out of the way areas. I think there looking to develop a market name for themselves's with the public much the same way AOL did by taking on-line services not just to the bigger city's but to joe six pack in BumbleF#*k as well. There's a hell of a lot at stake in this game and I believe ATHM to be holding a flush. MTA

To: WeisbrichA who wrote (3504)	12/22/1998 1:14:00 PM
From: ahhaha	Respond to of 29970

I, and the old pros on this thread, have been livid about exactly what you say. ATHM would soar beyond all the other Internet stocks, but the market correctly assesses that we're stuck with TV-Hindery and backward-looking management. TCI is this way because of the anti-competitive nature of the company induced by the protection seeking public through the socialistic auspices of government. I've had a lot of discussion with many trying to deny that this is the root of the problem, yet none of them can isolate the root. They just don't realize the extent to which they are brainwashed by a society with a predilection for the presumed comforts of socialistic government.

To: WeisbrichA who wrote (3504)	12/22/1998 5:50:00 PM
From: Schrecke	Respond to of 29970

Rich, >>I believe these folks at TCI don't have a clue of the demographics particularly related to disposable income. I live in an area which has had cable online for over a year. When I talked to the manager in the area, I ask how on earth my area was chosen since it didn't seem like a likely area to me. The manager told me that the decision to activate an area is almost completely dependent on the density of home outlets in an area which are completely controlled by one cable company. Also the fiber in the area has to have been upgraded previously. The greater the density, the less capital they have to spend, and the greater the return. Apparently these initial investments are not based on long term demand, but on quickest payback based on minimum expenditures. Not too surprizing I guess. Regards, Heu