Hi. There is an interesting thread on GEN-NEWBIE-L about this. To sum it up [as best I understand it] GTE filed something with the FCC that will let them collect fees from other phone companies who use their lines for internet traffic, blah, blah - no per minute charge to the individual customer [us]. I suspect we'll get the increase one way or another, don't you? Also, GTE and Pacbell are limiting their customers' internet time to 100 and 150 hours with a $1 per hour over the limit. Think *that* won't spread????? Here is a post to GEN-NEWBIE from Ken Tucker that makes sense: " I have yet to see a company in a public service business who does not want their custoners to remain with them , ie, buying their product, etc. How many of us have just stepped into the shower, sat down to a meal, been occupied with our daily routine and the phone rings.. It's At&T, MCI, GTE, Sprint, or any number of long distance carriers trying to sell their service.. Competition Is fierce ! Trust me Folks, A Well written letter, courteously stated but laced with acid, explaining that you will nether use their product, or recomend it to your friends will get their attention. They need you ! Explaining clearly that their policy to charge you extra for internet service has turned you to their competition will make them ( blink first ) ..." I think a deluge of mail to these people may make them think a little more on this. If you would like to see the CNN story, go to http://cnnfn.com/hotstories/washun Sara >Help! Is this true? Are we in danger? I'm on at least 30 lists and will send >this to each if this is confirmed as a danger. And if it is as serious as it >sounds, can someone suggest addresses to post along with the warning? Like, >yikes!!!! >Cyndi