The Business Problems of ADSL
System has been too expensive - service could not be offered profitably.
- Equipment was too expensive.
- Special installation required at the home.
Significant capital investment required.
Requires much better knowledge of local loop conditions.
Craft people must be educated on the service offering and trained to install the equipment.
To be successful in the residential market, it must be offered at less than $50/mo.
- This is an order of magnitude less expensive than T1 service.
- Telcos could earn less money after offering ADSL.