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Tim Mavers wrote in message ...
>Jim wrote in message <2WNL2.168$XV6.14817@PM01NEWS>...
>
>>Alternatively, Interaccess now has Schaumburg on their list of DSL areas -
>>I'd at least call them up to have them determine if they can service your
>>area.  If they can, I'd tell @Home to hurry it up, or give you the install
>>for free if they want your business.  If @Home drops the ball, then go
with
>>DSL.  In the long right, it might be the best thing available.
>
>DSL is no panacea either.   I have been told that Ameritech will not
install
>DSL to any homes that are farther than 18,000 ft from the CO.  This limits
>DSL dramatically.   This is line length and not as-the-crow-flies.   I live
>closer than 18,000 ft from my CO (if there weren't any trees, I could see
>the building with binocs), but Ameritech insists I am farther in "cable
ft".


Hmm, I thought DSL had a further range than ISDN?

>The current DSL systems sold by the ISPs are handled by Northpoint.  The
>service is indeed faster than modems, but it's very costly.  It peaks just
>where ADSL starts (1.5Mbs).


From what I hear, Interaccess provides their own DSL, they *are* the CLEC.
At least, this is what they posted not too long ago.  They are charging $80
a month for up to 1.5Mbit/s.  Install + hardware is extra.

>Ameritech is in no hurry to offer fast, fast service either.   They aren't
>about to cut into their revenues they get from all the T's they install.

I doubt that is why they've been dragging their feet, after all, any
business that relies on a T1 or higher will probably continue to want to
rely on that.  DSL is aimed primarly at the SOHO / Telecommuter / poweruser
segment (which ISDN has long tried to address).


>ISDN is probably what we will see for at least the next 18 months.


That and Cable.