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To: Boplicity who wrote (780)	1/23/1999 5:46:00 PM
From: Mr Bones	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1434

> Along the same lines as T is using with TCI, but > with one big difference. The RBOCs have a > monopoly that needs to be broke. And the cablecos don't have a monopoly? Does anyone reading this have a choice of cable providers? I think this is the exact argument being used by those who would like the FCC to force the cablecos to open their lines -- the cablecos got to build those lines under a govt.-sanctioned monopoly so now they should be forced to share them. Greg, please understand that this is absolutely not a personal attack, it is just totally contrary to my understanding of the issue. > I feel the FCC will let T/TCI merger to take > place, with time frame attached, say 10 or 15 years > till they have to open their network. Interesting postulation. > I also, feel the FCC will not rule in the RBOCs > favor, this will make ISPs like MSPG and ELNK take > over targets. Another possibility is that the RBOCs will then give up on becoming ISPs since there is not much profit for them in doing so and as a result will be looking to sell what operations they have. Peace, Mr Bones