I knew last year when this issue arose, I read the proposal on the FCC web site prior to writing my e-mail to them. When I read this recent post, I admit I did not check out their web site, but I have done so now and all I find is the original proposal and deadline for replies which was February 14, 1997 - not 1998. Therefore, I do not know if this issue is still alive or not. You may read more about the Access Charge Reform on the FCC web site at: http://www.fcc.gov/isp.html Wanda >John Vincent Wylie has written: > >>Wanda, 1 Dec 1998 >> >>Since virtually no source is cited for this probable Internet Myth, I'm >>confused by >>your conclusion that it appears to be authentic. Perhaps you could share >>with us the >>response you got when you wrote the suggested address. Certainly on the >>Internet >>there is no positive relationship between how frequent something is >>repeated and its >>validity. I'd like to see a source, something we family historians must >>insist on >> >>John Vincent Wylie >> >>Wanda Rabb wrote: >> >>> The following information is appearing on other mailing lists. I am >>> passing it >>> on because it appears to be authentic and needs to be brought out into >>> public discussion before it is put into law. Note the email address where >>> you can register your concern. Spread the word - note deadline is 2/13/98. >>> >>>***************************************************************************** >>>** >>>>> **** >>> I am writing you this to inform you of a very important matter >>> currently under review by the FCC. Your local telephone company has >>> filed a proposal with the FCC to impose per minute charges for your >>> internet service. They contend that your usage has or will hinder the >>> operation of the telephone network. >>> >>> It is my belief that internet usage will diminish if users were >>> required to pay additional per minute charges. The FCC has created an >>> email box for your comments, responses must be received by February >>> 13, 1998. Send your comments and tell them what you think. >>> mailto: [email protected] >>> >>> Every phone company is in on this one, and they are trying to sneak it >>> in just under the wire for litiagation. Let everyone you know hear >>> this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone you can think of. >>> >>>***************************************************************************** >>>J >>>ohn, > >This issue did arise last year and I never saw anything to indicate this >was a hoax. Perhaps I acted hastily by passing this along to the lists, >but if it is indeed real, it will have a great impact on all of us >researching on the internet. > > If anyone has further information regarding this issue, please contact me. >My apologies if this turns out to be a hoax. > >Wanda