Don't forget that many DSL services allow simultaneous use of POTS while on
the net. In some cases the need for a second phone line is eliminated. How
much is that worth?!?
Rich Kalian
Principal Compliance Engineer
Aware, Inc.
Bedford, MA
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary GORTON [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 02, 1998 4:03 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Change in FCC Level Level Requirements
> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 11:01:45 -0800 (PST)
> From: Doug McKean <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Change in FCC Level Level Requirements
> Reply-to: [email protected]
> 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.
>
It all depends from which perspective you view xDSL....
From a European perspective, I don't think that companies with
large rental costs for leased lines will mind paying $90 a month to
update their networks...
Also, xDSL offers PTTs the ability to compete with cable companies
in
the provision of video on demand services.
Additionally, cable doesn't pass nearly as many homes in the UK (for
example) as in the US, so xDSL is a means by which high bandwidth
services can be offered to rural customers.
Best Regards
Gary Gorton
Senior Telecommunications Engineer
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