From: nilknocgeo@earthlink.net   
      
   "Stephen Sprunk"  wrote in message   
   news:lp1g5u$796$1@dont-email.me...   
   >   
   > The US has a very large installed base of copper, unlike developing   
   > countries, and a lower population density than other developed   
   > countries, which makes switching to fiber more costly.   
   >   
      
   Only if fiber optic is used only for POTS.  The phone company can then begin   
   to sell TV and Internet, which can raise my bill from $30 a month to $160,   
   including, of course HBO.  But this is still cheaper than satellite TV + DSL   
   + POTS.   
      
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