Re: UKNM: free local calls baloney

[Marcus Austin]

>as someone who did some work with Norweb in a previous life on this tech. it

>doesn't work (yet). The maximum throughput of a power cable is 1Mb per sec.

If it doesn't work then how come they're launching it in October?


Need I say more?


>Alternatively, try looking at third generation mobile 'phone technology,

>2Mbps direct to the handset. Broadband multimedia while you walk, surely the

>way forward!


They still haven't sorted out the licenses yet, afair it's just been put 

back till next year and the hardware is still in development, but the major 

players are investing hard in this technology, witness the many Lucent UMTS 

adverts in every electronics mag you pick up.


The great problem is getting people to invest in the kit, if the norwebs 

ntls and BT Adsl people offer the equipment like mobile phone operators 

then it'll be quick, if they charge  for installation and equipment then it 

will take forever. Witness the amazing growth for satellite systems since 

the boxes went free.


marcus


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