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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (6085)	3/8/1999 11:53:00 AM
From: David Harker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29970

I'm no expert, I'm only stating that (as far as I know) most homes only have one "choice" of cable provider, and that most homes having access to HFC-upgraded cable plant will find that the underlying cable internet access is provided by either ATHM or TW/RoadRunner. Please notice the use of the word "most" in a couple of key places above, I'm sure there are exceptions. My point is that if AOL teamed w/ TW, it would not directly hurt ATHM's competitive position - a given household cannot just switch from TW to ATHM or vice versa. I make no claims on whether this is a duopoly, on whether it will last, or anything else. It's just a statement of "what is".