I have all of the same problems aforementioned with our
local telco, NYNEX. Tarriff nonsense, no lines, etc.
One thing I heard is that they don't like ISP's because
the ruin what's called "holding times", since internet
users are on the phone for more than 5-10 minutes
usually. This is their fault, not ours.
Looks like the smaller ISP's may be sandwiched. Local
telco on one side, big core internet routing on the other.
I think everyone should check out
http://www.boardwatch.com/mag/96/sept/bwm17.htm
Please read this with a speculative eye.
Let me know what you think. And if you would like to
be on a mailing list about the article topics.
Ed Longstrom
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