[lug] DSL in Denver?

[Brian Ketelsen]

Some vendors are providing IDSL, which is nothing more than DSL (ATM)
protocols over an ISDN line by bonding all 3 ISDN channels together to
provide 144kbps service. This can travel over any line that qualifies for
ISDN which is not limited to copper-only loops.  The drawback is that you
need both a DSL "modem" and an ISDN adapter to make the solution work.  See
Qwest's website for more information.  I think Flashcom is doing this too.

Brian


----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Rasch <pjr at ucar.edu>
To: <lug at lug.boulder.co.us>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [lug] DSL in Denver?


> I am confused by Chris' reply (below). Even if another vendor provides the
> support for DSL, doesnt it all come down to the regional phone company
> support for the actual phone lines between the phone company switch  and
the building?
>
> To be specific, it is my guess that if US West doesnt put copper wire
> all the way from the switch, into your building, there is no way
> anybody else can help you with DSL. Unless you get them to install
> their own copper wire.
>
> If your do have such a connection, then many vendors can supply
> the DSL using the various protocols previously discussed.
>
> Am I wrong about this? If so, please straighten us all out.
>
> Phil
>
> >
> > >At 09:11 PM 2/1/00 -0700, you wrote:
> > >  >
> > >  >Check with Rhythms.
> > >  >
> > >  >www.rhythms.net
> > >  >
> > >
> > > All this talk of DSL has gotten me curious.
> > > To my understanding, DSL service (the actual data line) has to be
> > >installed and serviced by USWest.  Once you have the line, you can go
with
> > >whichever ISP that offers DSL connections in you're area.
> > > The conversation here, leads me to believe otherwise.
> > > Which is correct?
> > >
> >
> > There are many purveyors of DSL circuits besides US West.  US West
> > offers the lowest-cost circuits and has the largest DSL population of
> > any Regional Bell Operating Company.
> >
> > Chris
> > Peak to Peak Internet
> >
> >
> > --__--__--
>
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