61.   Time Warner-AOL, meanwhile, awaits federal approval to offer Internet content over cable lines.

62.   Time Warner would provide the database of customers and the cable lines to reach them.

63.   To become a dominant player the company must obtain coast-to-coast access to cable lines, which means it must negotiate deals with all major operators.

64.   To offer phone service over cable lines using Internet technology is even more complicated.

65.   Time Warner also is planning to offer local phone service over its cable lines, and currently is providing service in Rochester, New York.

66.   To make these features practical to download, they will be available through high-speed cable lines.

67.   Under the terms of the agreement, AOL Time Warner may deny access to service providers if it deems that they would strain the capacity of its cable lines.

68.   Whereas ADSL transmits data over phone lines, cable modems are entering the market that can send data over cable lines at very high speed.

69.   After investing billions of dollars to upgrade their cable lines so they can offer two-way services, companies are being aggressive in pursuit of new customers.

70.   Already Time Warner has signed a letter of intent allowing the third largest Internet provider, Juno Online Services, to offer service over its high-speed cable lines.