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They have lease line (classic direct line hook up)
of 64K and 128K speed if it is installed outside of
U.S. (to Canada). No 512K though.
--- KIMBOLEGSA@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 12/28/2000 8:07:17 PM Central
> Standard Time, jdsu@xxxxxxx
> writes:
>
> << What advantage is there for getting a higher
> bandwidth (512K etc.) Globex2
> leased line as opposed to a 64K leased line
> connection? Isn't 64K enough
> for trading ES and NQ? I assume some people on
> this list have a Globex
> terminal.
> >>
>
> I don't believe that such a choice exists at the
> moment.
>
> The CME have the Globex2 terminals installed with a
> POTS line, an ISDN line
> and another telephone line for backup. There are no
> variations allowed to
> this set up. They do not support DSL or cable etc.
>
> They are planning to develop a Virtual Private
> Network but that is still in
> its early stages. They are hoping for it to be
> available by the end of the
> first quarter.
>
> When available, the connection method will be the
> customer's choice, the
> terminal will be the customers but the only software
> supported will be
> GL/Trade.
>
> BTW. The cost of the Globex2 terminals just
> increased a week or so ago from
> $400/month to $1,400/month.
>
> Rgds,
>
> Kim
>
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