On Sat, 31 Oct 1998, Duane J. Marcroft wrote: > >> > Do not change your firmware just because there is an >>>NPRM. We > >>have seen NPRMs languishing for some time at >>>the Commission. > > > >Like 6 years. Vic > > Geez, I hope it doesn't take that long. > > If we don't get the additional 3 dB of transmit level V.90 will have a hard > time reaching full potential. There is already a steady stream of > throughput complaints. > > Hopefully in 6 years V.90 will be replaced by xDSL and cable modems.
<tongue firmly planted in cheek ...> Unless you know something for certain that I don't, I can't see that happening in 10 years. xDSL would have to compete with current internet access prices of around $15/mth. That would mean xDSL would have to drop in price to compete with current internet charges. That means a drop from roughly $90/mth where it is now to roughly $15/mth, or to 25% of current pricing in 6 years. That's a pretty steep reduction. Don't get me wrong, I do wish it would happen.
