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Leverage or build your own superhighway?

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OSTI ID:192224
Broadband systems are being deployed by PacTell, Bell Atlantic, and SNET costing billions of dollars. Cable companies are re-architecting their systems to carry telephony. Electric utilities facing deregulation and competitive pressures are looking to diversify into telecommunications. Should utilities build their own information highway or leverage a telephone company`s or cable company`s infrastructure investment? This paper discusses the options, strategies, and economics of this decision.
OSTI ID:
192224
Report Number(s):
CONF-9501113--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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