Listers:
Since I haven't noticed any red alerts on this subject to the list =
lately, I thought I'd forward this message to you all. If you are not =
concerned with a HUGE increase in the cost of internet access, then you =
can delete....
Dan
Ft. Knox, KY
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From: PearceMEP
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 1998 5:27 PM
To: PearceMEP@aol.com
Subject: FCC & Internet Access
Dear Healthcare Safety and Security Chat Members -
I received the following from a friend of mine who hosts a chat in =
another
room. This is serious. After all, one of the reasons I joined AOL was =
the
unlimited access for the flat rate. I do a lot of research on the =
Internet,
but won't be able to should this happen. None of us will. I thought you =
all
needed to know about this. I think this would eventually kill the =
Internet,
as thousands of us would just give it up. We need to speak out now, =
before
the Telephone Companies get their way. Please respond to the FCC and =
let them
know how you feel about this. =20
Yours in Safety,
Marty
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"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 e-mail box for your comments.
Responses must be received by February 13, 1998. Send your comments to
isp@fcc.gov and tell them what you think. Every phone company is in on =
this
one and they are trying to sneak it in just under the wire for =
litigation.
Let everyone you know hear this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone =
you
can think of.."
E-mail address again is ......isp@fcc.gov
This litigation will certainly affect the number of hours I spend on the
Internet and it will be truly detrimental to a number of people who may =
be on
fixed incomes....I have already voiced my opinion to the FCC and by =
sending
this to you..I hope you can reach many Internet users and spread the
word..Perhaps if enough people respond ...it won't happen....I also =
think we
should contact all major news services and let them hear our =
voices....Please
help spread the word and send your comments off today...
Thanks....Bevybear aka AWTedybear...See you in chats....
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