Re: (Fwd) Proposed per minute charge for internet use

[Jeff Cantin <jcantin@tiac.net>]

According to knowledgeable sources, the proposal was already rejected in
December.  More info can be found on http://www.fcc.gov/isp.html (though I
haven't checked myself).

>Just wanted to pass along to those that might be interested.  All the
>phone companies have just put in a proposal for a per minute fee for
>internet usage.   This proposal is before the FCC at this very
>moment.  The FCC has set up an e-mail address for people to send
>thier thoughts about this to.  There is a deadline of Feb. 13 to get
>your comments in by.  If you care to respond one way or another, the
>e-mail address is ISP@FCC.GOV.  Here is your opportunity to have your
>say.
>
>Sherry J. Davis
>Industrial P2 Specialist
>sdavis@oz.oznet.ksu.edu
>133 Ward Hall
>Manhattan, KS  66506-2508
>913-532-6501   Fax: 913-532-6952
>
>


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