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To: Panita who wrote (10593)	6/6/1999 12:23:00 PM
From: E. Graphs	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 29970

>>Portland and Multnomah County attorneys argued that opening the network to Internet rivals was integral to ensuring competition and consumer choice in the future. >>AT&T disagreed...... >>What the decision means for customers is unclear. >>Portland residents can't yet get the high-speed @Home service, in part because the cable network here has not been fully upgraded. Some parts of Washington and Clackamas counties have the service now. But the rollout in Portland and Multnomah County could be further delayed by the judge's ruling. "The probabilities are strongly against us rolling out @Home right now," AT&T vice president Scott Morris said. "We're still at a standstill." >>The decision also could affect an earlier announcement that Portland would be one of 10 cities serving as a test market for AT&T's phone service delivered via TCI cable, Morris said. >>Sten said he would be disappointed if the company chose to abandon Portland residents but that other alternatives, including a high-speed Internet solution from local phone companies and various wireless alternatives, would fill the breach.<< (hmmm...I thought they said there was no competition?!!) >>"I don't think we want a cable company that isn't offering Portlanders all the services that would be available," Sten said. "If AT&T decides to appeal, if they decide not to offer this service in Portland, we have some very serious thinking to do.<< (This guy is missing a few screws) >>"At this point, I'm hopeful we'll be able to work something out."<< (amazing!) Thanks Panita! Needed the laugh today. E. Graphs oregonlive.com