- To: Jim Armstrong <jma2@erinet.com>
- Subject: Re: BRI Switched Circuit & FR Packet costs
- From: Tronic <tronic@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:27:01 -0400
- Organization: Tronic Systems
- References: <199604181824.OAA09502@in-mail.erinet.com>
Jim Armstrong wrote: > ....there must be a local loop or access method of some sort, whether > leased or dial-up..... Jim- You make true comments - in the present context. However, there are viable technologies such as DDOV; or a more useful implementation of the ISDN TDM approach; or whatever eventually happens with ADSL, which can provide (at cost comparable to current ISDN TAs and associated equipment), digital bandwidth to the CO (up to several megabits/sec with ADSL), while also providing voice service ala ISDN (if desired). Using such an implementation, the local loop becomes "virtual" in nature. The most significant cost to the LEC, the last mile, disappears from the cost equation (since it would presumably be the same copper you would have for voice service anyhow). Then it's only a question of terminating equipment/maintenance and FR carrier costs. ?? What do ya think? Bob