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Does anyone on the PD List know about this possible added expense on our telephone bills? I'd sure appreciate some more info. I plan to write the FCC at the e-mail address provided, just in case... My husband and I sure do not need another expense and you probably don't, either. Delda White ([log in to unmask]) --------------------- Forwarded message: From: [log in to unmask] Sender: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Date: 98-01-08 14:19:47 EST This was forwarded to me today. I can't verify this but it does sound like something to look into. Isabel > There is a very important matter currently under review by the FCC that > will directly affect you: > > Your local telephone company has filed a proposal with the FCC to impose > per minute charges for your internet service. They contend that your > internet usage has or will hinder the operation of the telephone > network. > > This is nothing other than an excuse to extract more money and to hinder > internet communications. We all already pay a monthly service fee for > the use of the 'telephone network'. > > The FCC has created an email box for your comments, responses must be > received by February 13, 1998. Send your comments to [log in to unmask] 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. -- Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES The Health Network 11 Adam Place New City, NY 10956 (914) 638-3569 fax: (914) 638-1928 E-mail: [log in to unmask] --- REPLYING: To send a reply to the entire list, you must type in the list address ([log in to unmask]) after hitting "reply." Send questions or administrative requests to [log in to unmask]