Re: Did Internet Founders Actually Anticipate Paid, Prioritized Traffic?

[msokolov () ivan Harhan ORG (Michael Sokolov)]

Leo Bicknell <bicknell () ufp org> wrote:

> There really isn't a lot of choice, 2 providers, and some minor choice
> in how much speed you want to pay for with each one.

Does that mean no CLECs like Covad or DSL.net who colocate in the AT&T
CO, rent unbundled dry copper pairs and take it up from there themselves?

Does that mean no ISPs who buy/rent last+middle mile transport from AT&T
ADSL network at Layer 2 (ATM) and provide their own IP layer?

MS