Hello Neil
> But there are some
> catches implicit in their announcement, and knowing BT there's bound
> to be a few more.
One biggie, it is not available until spring.
There will probably something from BT or ISPs about tying up lines or
modems, otherwise we all might be pouting at webcams all day.
> One potential problem is that very few ISPs use BT for
> their dial in lines, so who pays the receiving telco for the use of
> their equipment?
Interesting subtext.
Freeserve and other ISPs offer telephone service or could be in a position
to do so. Surfers would be likly to be heavy users, bright and wooable with
good offers. This tactic lets BT keep hold of their usage.
John
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