DSL update

Mark Szidik szidikm@mlc.lib.mi.us
Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:03:44 -0400 (EDT)


On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Bert David wrote:

> Wow!  am i glad to know that ameritech got a fine, but it's just not as big
> as it should be.  You probably won't be getting dsl service in the lansing
> area at least until next year.  I had talked to an ameritech representative,
> and that's what she told me.  It's sucks, but it's true.  I think all of the
> companies depend on Ameritech someway or another for the service.  It's sad.
> I think I'll join you... 'I hate ameritech'

The thing that really steams me is that NorthPoint has their DSLAM
equipment installed in the Ameritech C.O.  I am buying DSL from
NorthPoint, not Ameritech.  However, I am still am stuck because
Ameritech owns the copper between me and NorthPoint.

-Mark