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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (9296)	5/8/1999 3:54:00 PM
From: ahhaha	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29970

Let's look at this closely: They can do this through the use of alternate channel allocations, and sidestepping the route that connects to ATHM's intranet-like backbone. To control the alternate channel at will means to control the Internet. That requires control over all carriers. T can't selectively control how Sprint decides to switch. T has little control over anything beyond the last mile through MSOs. ATHM's backbone is private leased lines through Sprint. Last I checked they were independent of T. ATHM's access only goes up to the "cloud" when an extra-system call is handled, otherwise, the redundancy model redirects traffic and keeps it local. That is all within the MSO purview. The last mile is controlled by the MSOs and T has only direct influence over TCI. Trying to pull what you suggest would launch a revolt and immediate destruction of the cable partners agreement. For a mere 20% T would lose everything. RF bridging? This isn't practically possible. It would have to be done at every NAP. What? How many channels are there on the local loop?