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FCC Rules States Can't Regulate VoIP

Posted by michael on from the can-you-hear-me-now? dept.

NardofDoom writes "Ars Technica is reporting that the FCC has 'placed a regulatory shield around VoIP,' declaring it immune to state regulation, even if calls terminate on publicly switched networks (POTS). A previous ruling declared that Internet-Internet calls (i.e. Skype) can't be regulated, but the ruling opens the door for Verizon, AT&T and other local carriers to offer VoIP to customers without paying state taxes. One step closer to free phone calls, or one step closer to state regulation or taxation of IP networks?"

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  1. Only TERRORISTS would make free phone calls! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you don't pay for your phone call then you _MUST_ be an anti-capitalist American-hating commie terrorist!

  2. ET? by bluewee · · Score: 5, Funny

    ET Phone Home: 127.0.0.1 (just in case you forgot the number) and if you prefer :::1 if you are on IP6 there et buddy...

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  3. Re:Wrong Moderation by rjelks · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why do you hate freedom?

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  4. FCC: evil or not? by N8F8 · · Score: 2, Funny

    So , is the FCC the evil pawn of the Republican party today or not?

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