Re: [at-l] internet access not trail related

[hikenet@interactive.net (Thomas Caggiano)]

The FCC is passing some new regulations on what a local call is vs a long
distance
call. Apparently some people have figured out that there is some type of
reimbursement charge and these new small local companies get thousands of
calls in ( people dialing
into internet IPS ) and calls out.  After all the ISP only responses.

The FCC is trying to call internet calls long distance NOT local or
something so
the bills are shared more evenly.  It is not a new law, the FCC just issues
a regulation. The FCC says they are NOT doing "internet" control but that is
exactly what it is.  I guess it is just the START.

This is NOT a hoax..  It's new.  Sorry I can't give the reference.

-- Tom bear bells Caggiano


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At 11:53 PM -0500 03/04/1999, WHHAWKINS@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 3/4/99 7:34:12 PM EDT, bluestreak@mailcity.com writes:
>
><< Hi all, I was just made aware of a situation by a friend in Iowa. It seems
>that in two weeks the US House will be considering a bill that if passed would
>allow phone companies to charge long distance rates for internet access. I
>have a link that can be used by everyone to easily write their reps in
>Washington with an opinion . My question is would this be an appropriate post.
>Thanks.
> ---
>
> the bluestreak
> New Hampshire
>
>  >>
>This is a hoax. Someone posted this to the list last month. It has been going
>around for a couple of years now.
>
>Wildbill
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