[ale] OT Question for COmcast users

[Geoffrey]

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> That's because BS dropped a DSLAM at the entrance to your subdivision.
> Look for a large box on a concrete slab about 1.5' x 4-6' wide x 3-6'
> tall. It will be light colored and may have a round dome shape cap over
> a large cylinder on the top (about 8-12" in diameter) that is the heat
> vent. 
> 
> Neighborhood DSLAMS are NOT accessible by other providers like
> Speedfactory and Earthlink. That hardware is not covered by the "must
> allow competition" clauses that force BS to play with Earthlink in other
> locations.

True, but I just got off the phone with Speedfactory.  I'm told that 
they can offer dsl anywhere Bellsouth can.  I think this is because 
they've entered some contractual deals with Bellsouth.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey	esoteric at 3times25.net

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