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

["Michael L. Carre" <mcarre@ix.netcom.com>]

Here's what the FCC's actual web page has to say on the matter.  As you can
see they have already decided that ISP's will not be subject to these
charges:

Internet Access & Information Service Provider NOI
The NOI seeks comment on whether the FCC should, in addition to access
charge reform, consider actions relating to the implications of information
service and Internet access provider usage of the public switched network.
In particular, in light of concerns raised over congestion on the public
switched network, the Commission seeks comment on how it can most
effectively create incentives for the deployment of services and facilities
to allow more efficient transport of data traffic to and from end users.
The Commission made no specific proposals, but tentatively concluded that
providers of information services (including Internet service providers)
should not be subject to the interstate access charges that local telephone
companies currently assess on long-distance carriers.

Comment Date: March 24, 1997 <Picture: new!>
Reply Comment Date: April 23, 1997