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Re: Qwest Used FTTN DSL To Make Me Very Mad!
Qwest should not be required to keep their network open to the CLECs. They should be required to allow the CLECs to "Lease" or "Purchase" access to their network. But Qwest shouldn't have to make it available for free. If so, why would qwest ever want to upgrade?
Having worked for Qwest, I remember how they and the other ILECs were forced to resell their "SPARE" cable/fiber to the CLECs at a fixed rate. A rate that was BELOW their wholesale and operating costs. Why would anyone in their right mind put in additional cable/fiber, creating spare, when they have to resell a portion to their competitors at a loss. That is plain stupid. The original ruling for this was made when the INITIAL cable plant was installed and the different government agencies like federal, state, and local helped compensate for the cost. Most of the new/additional/replacement cables/fiber being put in is at the cost of the ILEC.
If your ISP wants access to Qwest's network/fiber/ATM/Backhaul/etc... then I know FOR A FACT, that Qwest will sell/lease to them. But they shouldn't get free access. That is pure B.S. Your ISP is pushing blame to Qwest, when the fact is that your ISP is trying to get something for nothing. Your ISP is obviously providing you a service that you feel you can't get directly from Qwest. That's good. If qwest decides to invest millions into placing fiber, why should your ISP (A Competitor), benefit from this without spending 1 penny? later... mike... |
