On the subject of Symetrical Broadband. You have to remember that DSL was designed not as faster way to get on the net but as a way to quickly provide you with your "Movies on Demand". There was no need for fast from the user service because it doesn't take long for your machine to send your credit card number. I think the Telcos and Cables are still using this business model. The see no revenue stream in providing two way high speed service.