You can see some of the proposals that the FCC are considering by going http://www.fcc.com This looks like a very legitimate concern to Internet users. ---------- > From: Maepat <Maepat@aol.com> > To: COOK-L@rootsweb.com > Cc: BValent691@aol.com; JudySpears@aol.com; ietalley@juno.com; SGF8@aol.com; THOMPSON-L@rootsweb.com; THOMASON-L@rootsweb.com; infospec2@juno.com; artc@discover.net; dtripp@pe.net.brashear@mail.sdsu.edu; IMMI-GRAND-L@rootsweb.com; DEEP-SOUTH-ROOTS-L@listserv.indiana.edu; NCWILSON-L@rootsweb.com; TEXAHOMA-ROOTS-L@listserve.indiana.edu > Subject: Fwd: FCC Phone Bill > Date: Wednesday, December 31, 1997 5:22 PM > > In a message dated 97-12-31 12:19:49 EST, THOMPSON-D-request@rootsweb.com > writes: > > << Subject: FCC - Phone Companies > Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 08:05:50 -0600 > > The paragraphs below were copied from another mail list. 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:isp@fcc.gov > > 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. > *************************************************************** >> > >