 KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
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Tulsa, OK
 ·AT&T DSL Service
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Re: Lesson Learned Ok, true, SWB was given the existing network at the time. The revenue they gained over the years funded expansion and upgrades. Result they built the network they have now, but they didn't have to build it all at once or finance it all, it was built over time out of existing profits.
Hey, there's an idea. Maybe these ISP's could "Build their own network" if they are 1) Given a pre-existing network or 2) Given 25 years to get competitive.
Actually, the point of TA1996 was to mandate access to last mile for a period of time until CLEC's could build their own network. Too bad TA1996 was never enforced and quickly gutted by Telco lobbying. In Japan, where they held their ground, the results have been great.
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