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Fwd: New fees for internet users (fwd)




THis has been mailed to me from different sources - 

Need to put Docket number 96-263 in the Subject line, and include your
full name and postal address in body of message if you do send something
out.  

---------- Forwarded message ----------

Hi, friends. I just found out about some U.S. legislation coming up in a 
few days that could have some wide spread effect on our phone access to 
the web. There is an email address to voice your opinion about it.


> >>>
> >>> 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, 1997. 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 litiagation. Let everyone you know here
> >>> this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone you can think of.
> >>> isp@fcc.gov
> >>>
> >>> Please forward this email to all your friends on the internet so all
> >>> our voices may be heard!

Do with it what you will.
TTFN,
-dm