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To: RetiredNow who wrote (25597)	5/13/1999 12:10:00 AM
From: Ira Player	Respond to of 77400

"actually xDSL is superior to Cable because when you get clustering of a lot of customers, cable Internet transmission speeds slow down considerably. That doesn't happen with xDSL." This is not correct as stated. While it is true that cable modem users "share" the local bandwidth, it is not true that this doesn't happen with xDSL. The location that it happens is shifted, that is all. No communications provider provides 100% bandwidth capability across the network. 400 "dedicated" xDSL lines at 1.5 mbs do not get combined into a 600 mbs transport layer. More likely, 40,000. The sharing still exists, just at a different location on the bandwidth ladder. Ira

To: RetiredNow who wrote (25597)	5/13/1999 2:32:00 AM
From: JGoren	Respond to of 77400

I think the vast difference in subscribers posted by someone is the result of the fact that the phone companies are just now installing fiber. The wires are outside my building; just haven't been connected to the junction box, yet. Only real advantage I can see to cable is that the TV is thrown into the deal and so there may be an aggregate price advantage. Southwestern Bell Tel. wants 39/mo for DSL service; 49 with internet access; and 149 for the modem and installation. It's on the website for SBT.