[OLUG] internet provider at Omaha

[Eric Johnson]

> The maxium cable length according to AllTel is 15,000 feet, a sight more
> than 1500.  According to the ADSL spec, however it's 18,000, and both of
> these numbers are for Tier 1 (384k/272k) service.  However, I currently
> have flawless 768k/680k (AllTel Tier 2) with a loop length of 15,823
> feet.  YMMV.  In my experience, it's not so much routing and cross talk
> that inhibits DSL, rather the majority of causes we find are PBX
> systems, loaded lines, and customers living in areas served by DLC
> central switches, which are apparently too small to house DSL equipment.

Sorry, I dropped a zero. That doesn't change the fact that you can live in
the heart of one of the diamonds on the map (they indicate the service
areas) and not be able to get service. 

-- Eric

> 
> The coverage map I have for Omaha is relatively hit and miss.  As a very
> rough guideline, DSL is available south of State St, north of Giles, and
> between 168th Street and 1st, going West-East.
> 
> --Adam
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