On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 16:28:42 -0400, "Dee D. Flint"
wrote:




I saw an analysis somewhere on the web (didn't mark the URL) that indicates
BPL will not be cheaper the dial-up or various other types of service unless
it is subsidized. Perhaps they plan to increase the electric rates to make
it up?

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Actually, they have a better idea than increasing electricity rates.
The highly effusive BPL story that ran in Time Magazine recently said
BPL will bundle internet access with telephone service and
video-on-demand.

We hams got a hell of a fight on our hands.

bob
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