Holy mackerel. ... That's not small beans in these jaded times.

While this is unexpected, it indicates that AOL is remaining technologically agnostic. But I wouldn't expect AOL, if they expand DSL trials further, to compete in the same markets as Time Warner,

While this is unexpected, it indicates that AOL is remaining technologically agnostic. But I wouldn't expect AOL, if they expand DSL trials further, to compete in the same markets as Time Warner.

It's interesting this announcement comes so soon on the heels of the Time Warner deal,

People realize it's not a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket.

I think there is room for some new communications application to come out of left field and surprise everybody.