FCC to Freeze Out ISPs? Public Comments Due Today

Scott Mace writes: "Today is the final day to submit comments to the FCC about their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which could rewrite how incumbent telephone companies (the Bells) are required to allow ISP access to the public phone network. They're considering doing away with the federal regulations (Computer II) that require independent ISPs to have access, and letting the Bells lock away the network for themselves. Deadline for comments is 7 p.m. EDT today. Here's a quick way to send your comment or concern to the FCC."