vincent Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 FCC may change Internet service rulesWASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission could make it more difficult for independent Internet providers to offer high-speed service The agency, in a decision that could come as soon as Thursday, is believed to be considering an incentive for the telephone companies to build out broadband networks but also to make it more difficult for independents to offer broadband, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The four-member FCC, split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, could vote on changing how a phone company digital subscriber line, or DSL, is regulated, making the rules similar to those imposed on cable television Internet services. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterious_w Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 The FCC seems to be one of those American organizations that just take the fun out of stuff, like the RIAA or MPAA or Mothers against porn, weed and anything to harm our little darlings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I don't agree with this either, i wonder how this affects verizon's FIOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted August 4, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2005 This makes me angry. It is like taking away competition. Breh, things like this make me angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 4, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2005 Well, big DSL providers like Verizon are unfairly being regulated on their technology while cable companies can do whatever they want, however, these bells aren't innocent either. They force people to have a landline activated in order to use DSL, though that should come to an end when FIOS is being fully deployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 acutally, to my knowledge, this is a big factor in pushing the newer technology from the big companies. they were complaining that the deregulation of broadband hindered the growth of newer technology. if/when this is passed, companies like sbc will have no excuse not to offer cheaper prices/plans and expand their coverage. at some point you have to realize that its these companies, verizon, quest, sbc, alltell, etc, that are taking the all the risks. they spend billions laying down the lines and offering service to homes across the US just to be told they have to lease their lines to smaller companies who, usually have horrible customer service and take no responsibility in line maintenence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted August 4, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2005 acutally, to my knowledge, this is a big factor in pushing the newer technology from the big companies. they were complaining that the deregulation of broadband hindered the growth of newer technology. if/when this is passed, companies like sbc will have no excuse not to offer cheaper prices/plans and expand their coverage.at some point you have to realize that its these companies, verizon, quest, sbc, alltell, etc, that are taking the all the risks. they spend billions laying down the lines and offering service to homes across the US just to be told they have to lease their lines to smaller companies who, usually have horrible customer service and take no responsibility in line maintenence. 586322318[/snapback] In that light it is a bit different. I would agree with the rules if the smaller companies are givin the option to pay to help the line maintenance and be still allowed to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordkanin Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Well. I can barely get broadband as it is. Verizon/Sprint/etc. Don't offer it here. There's no cable on my road. I'm stuck with my local ISP..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 This is one bolllocks world we live in now-a-days... And to be honest, I hate it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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