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> In any event, I am reasonably convinced that Ameritech _tries_ to
make it
> difficult to work with them - and, unlike the theory, I suspect that
it may
> be easier for AADS to work with Ameritech.  If this is so, why would
you
> reward a company that engages in nepotistic practices with your
business?
>
> ... JG
>
Its not a matter of trying to make it difficult, but a problem of
communications and regulations. With thousands of employees its hard to
find the right ones with the right answers to your problem.  Also you
maybe hampered by state or federal regulations that prevent one group
of employees from helping you solve your problem even if they know the
answer because laws may forbid them from taking action.

High speed internet access could have been added to the phone switches
years ago, but the regulated side of the phone company can't sell or
provide data services.  These services are considered a form of long
distance.  That's why Ameritech resells UUNET internet service.  The
internet crosses LATA boundries.  And your local data lines are ordered
through AADS.  The law requires that Ameritech setup a seperate company
to sell and provide data services.

When Ameritech Network Services installs a cable or switch or any other
piece of gear the law says that they must make it available for resale
by other companies.  That's how TDS and USX, Northpoint and others get
access.  When was the last time you saw USxchange putting up phone
cable.  Or for that matter when was the last time you saw Time Warner
installing phone poles.  Sometimes they will run their own fiber to a
large customer, and many have  switches, but for the bulk of the
network they rent it from Ameritech.

Next you run into the trouble of coordination between all the different
phone companies.  When Ameritech makes a change they have to work with
all the other phone companies in the area to coordinate the changes.
That includes mobile phone companies, independant phone companies, long
distance companies, and others.  Any one of these companies can cause a
delay.

In short the system is complex and will only get more so.  You think
its bad now, wait until line sharing starts in June. Two phone
companies and a ISP all on the same copper wire out to a customer.
Who's equipment is at fault and who will fix it???



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