HFC IPs: @Home, Road Runner, MediaOne Express

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HFC IPs: @Home, Road Runner, MediaOne Express

An SI Board Since May 1997

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The vendors of HFC-based internet access have been rolling out their services since late last year. @Home is preparing an IPO of 8% of its shares, and is controlled by TCOMA (~26% after IPO), with investment by other CATV companies and hardware vendors. Road Runner is Time Warner's (TWX) product, and MediaOne Express is U S WEST Media Group's (UMG). Last reported customer counts put subscribers at 4-5k for each, but new installations are proceeding apace. I'd like this to be a discussion of the quality of service received by actual subscribers, with a focus on the limitations and any failures to meet expectations. I'd like to get an idea after a while of who of the above is implementing well, and who is doing poorly. It's expected that, "Wow! This is much faster than 28.8!" Otherwise, why would you pay the extra bucks? Or does it really cost more than a dial-up service, when you're not tying up your phone line? Are there any other features besides speed that have surprised?

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15	Sam, RealAudio is flawless, even in high-rate stereo. I haven't tried any o	Jon Tara	-	6/27/1997
14	Thanks, Jon. Are there any killer apps with cable modems? I would think that an	Sam Citron	-	6/27/1997
13	Sam, I don't think that @Home has significantly affect my usage one way or	Jon Tara	-	6/27/1997
12	Jon [and all other lucky cable modem users], Can you comment on how @Home (or	Sam Citron	-	6/27/1997
11	Sam, you are correct. As long as interactive 2- way video is not prevalent. Als	Hiram Walker	-	6/9/1997
10	Jon, Thanks for the reply. I agree that @HOME is nothing more than the best c	Terrapin	-	6/9/1997
9	John, basically what @Home offers is an IP connection. You can use whatever bro	Jon Tara	-	6/9/1997
8	Jon, Quick question: What does the front-end of @HOME look like? Is it a prop	Terrapin	-	6/9/1997
7	Tim, What do you think about the prospects for telco return systems such as GI	Sam Citron	-	6/9/1997
6	A High-Speed Data Roundup A High-Speed Data Roundup June 7,	Thu Ra Tin	-	6/8/1997
5	Hiram, Thanx for the info.....Mot and BAY....let's see how this market play	scott	-	5/31/1997
4	I have almost no complaints about @Home through Cox. I have only had it for a	Jon Tara	-	5/31/1997
3	Scott,the leading cable modems to me are from the big 2 companies, BAY and MOT,	Hiram Walker	-	5/30/1997
2	There are threads on @Home (under IPOs), TCOMA, UMG. Check them out directly.	IKM	-	5/30/1997
1	I'd sure like more info on @HOME and the others. Especially, who is manufa	scott	-	5/30/1997

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