Re: Internet per minute access charges

[Steve Scherbinski <sski@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This was turned down by the FCC last spring but for some reason the rumor is
floating around again.  The telephone companies did want to do this, but
they didn't get their way.


Rick Knowlton wrote:

> Hi all-
> You've probably seen or heard of this before. If not, please take note.
>
> FYI....
>
> Currently under review by the FCC is a proposal, filed by all local
> telephone companies, to impose per minute charges for your internet
> service.
>
> They contend that your usage has or will hinder the operation of the
> telephone network.  Undoubtedly, internet usage will  diminish if were
> required to pay additional per minute charges. The FCC has created an
> email
> box for comments, responses must be received by February 13, 1998.
>
> Send your comments to <isp@fcc.gov> and tell them what you think.
>
> Every phone company is in on this one, and they are trying to sneak it
> in just
> under the wire for litigation. Please get the e-mail address to everyone
> you
> can think of.
>
> For more info on the proposal and samplings of replies see ..
>
>                         http://www.fcc.gov/isp.html#noi
>
> I happily took a few minutes to state my opinion on the subject.
> It felt good too.
>
> Rick Knowlton