Internet2, LambdaRail call off talks, go their separate ultra-fast ways

Well, it looks like we won't be seeing one massive, ultra high-speed Internet network anytime soon, as the AP is now reporting that Internet2 and National LambdaRail have called off their merger talks, with no indication given that they'll resume again. Apparently, Internet2 was initially ready to go ahead with the merger, despite a few hesitant board members, but LambdaRail was seeking some additional, unspecified concessions that ultimately led to both sides backing out. As the AP reports, the two non-profit networks had initially sought to work together given that they served the same community, but it now looks like they'll soon each be back to secretly plotting their next attempt at a new internet speed record.

[Mr.Tech @ Nov 8th 2007 11:59AM]

Although we might have benefit more from the two of them [Internet2 & LambdaRail]. I must say that I'm kind of happy that they seperated and backed off from the merger. In the near future I really don't want a single high priced internet service. I rather have multiple service provider that competes with each other for their customers which equals to newly researched modifications to their service or technology etc etc, better pricing packages for the customers, and the fact we get to actually choice what we want. It's like cable and dsl but in the end there's going to be one that's always going to stand out. Internet2 or LambdaRail?

[memodude @ Nov 8th 2007 5:13PM]

FYI neither LambdaRail nor Internet2 are ever gonna be available for customers that aren't major colleges and labs.

[Chris Coleman @ Nov 8th 2007 1:50PM]

Man, Internet2's logo reeks of 1996.

[Podaman @ Nov 8th 2007 7:25PM]

these two just want to be ISPs?