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Technology Stocks : VALENCE TECHNOLOGY (VLNC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: John Curtis who wrote (7065)	1/14/1999 10:48:00 AM
From: lws	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27311

Off-topic; FWIW Re: xDSL & Bell-Atlantic: Hi John & everyone, About 6 weeks ago I got an offer from Bell-Atlantic for DSL service. Thought it might be interesting for everyone to see the basic terms, and I'd be interested in any responses. The basic terms: > using my current isp: ("Infospeed DSL -- Monthly Rates") $39.95/month for 640k 59.95 for 1.6m 109.95 for 7.1m > using BellAtlantic.net ("Infospeed DSL Internet Packages -- Monthly) $59.95/month for 640k 109.95 for 1.6m 189.95 for 7.1m > Sweeteners: "Order BellAtlantic.net DSL service and get a Westell DSL modem for just $49. Just make a 12-month commitment. In addition to the special modem price (which includes $50 cash back), you'll get home installation and an Ethernet card for FREE. That's a savings of up to $434. When you order Infospeed DSL [ie, with my isp], you'll pay a $99 service connection fee. With BellAtlantic.net, you'll get the full DSL connection for just $148. Then you'll pay just a convenient, flat monthly rate. ...30 day refund..." Call www.BellAtlantic.com/infospeed ... etc.etc. The 39.95 version sounds mildly attractive; the pricing structure otherwise is a tad strange...but haven't checked it out... Any comments anyone? Modem costs? Outside of quick access to the net as a whole, does this higher speed connect faster to specific sites? Any impressions? The way of the future, likely yes -- but is it ready for prime time now? lws