 espaethDigital PlumberPremium,MVM
join:2001-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
kudos:2
 ·Clear Wireless
| It's not that simple Verizon's stance on what they can provide to subscribers is a function of their infrastructure. As many people have stated, the cost of head-end Internet access for large companies is incredibly low; the limitations are largely in the last-mile network.
Verizon is deploying new infrastructure for 3 major reasons:
•Getting into the Video Distribution game (Revenue $++)
•Going from being HSI speed disadvantaged with DSL to being able to surpass that of DOCSIS-based MSOs. (Customer base+)
•Reduced port capacity on expensive Lucent 5ESS / Nortel DMS250 legacy TDM switch hardware ($$ savings on maint)
What are the financial drivers that cable MSOs have today to expand their networks that are already based on IP Voice (no legacy TDM hardware to eliminated), are already delivering video, and have speeds and capacity that is sufficient for the overwhelming majority of the customer base?
Don't read this the wrong way, it's not that I'm against growing networks and providing higher speeds to customers, but I don't see the financial case for it. The DOW, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 indexes aren't made up of organizations like the Red Cross, UnitedWay, or UNICEF. It would be nice if karma factored into business decisions, but in our world economy these companies are rated on financial performance. |
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Sammer
join:2005-12-22
Canonsburg, PA | said by espaeth:Don't read this the wrong way, it's not that I'm against growing networks and providing higher speeds to customers, but I don't see the financial case for it. This country had better figure out the financial case for it before it becomes a banana republic rather than the world's only superpower. |
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 major marcoRes Firma Mitescere NescitPremium
join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA | said by Sammer:This country had better figure out the financial case for it before it becomes a banana republic rather than the world's only superpower. LMAO. Newsflash: The U.S. has been a banana republic since Fall 2008 when the economy was spiraling the toilet only to be finally flushed as of 2009. |
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