[IP] more on Court Rules F.C.C. Erred in Decision on Net Access

[Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>]

At 12:37 PM 10/9/2003, you wrote:
From: bobr@bobrosenberg.phoenix.az.us

Dave

For IP if you wish.

If I understand VOIP, I can purchase a headset and plug it into my 
computer.  I
can subscribe with a VOIP provider.  I can make/receive VOIP calls at my
discretion.  AND, neither my cable Co. nor my ISP (perhaps one & the same) 
have
anything to say about it.

If that's correct, how is my cable Co. different from my local telco?  I
believe they are both performing the function of a Common Carrier.  Why is one
defined as a CC and the other isn't?

Perhaps Chairman Powell, or someone else with greater understanding, and 
deeper
insight, than I, can explain this in plain English.

Regards,

Bob 

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