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Cable Internet Service Not Common Carrier

Posted by Hemos on from the the-battle-wages-on dept.

l2718 writes "The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed with the Federal Communications Commission that cable Internet service is an 'information service' rather than a 'telecommunication service.' This means that cable companies don't have to make their infrastructure open for competing ISPs to use. This is in distinction to the case of telephone companies and long-distance service, for example. For more information try the Center for Digital Democracy or read the Telecommunications Act."

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  1. very noble work by AngelfMercy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ah yes, the Center for Digital Deomcracy. . .
    fine work they do, daily fighting the spread of Omcracy that has taken so many young lives and minds.

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    -nando
    1. Re:very noble work by Zork+the+Almighty · · Score: 2, Funny

      Well I've never even heard of Omcracy so they must be doing a good job.

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      In Soviet America the banks rob you!
  2. Re:No more Earthlink over Time Warner? by burner · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you're writing "cheques" you're probably not living under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. :-P

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    MRSH-Recording device, corned beef sandwich with kraut, seafaring bird, and the foamy top of a beverage.
  3. Fits Like A Glove With Last Weeks Descision on.. by Halvy · · Score: 2, Funny

    'Imminent-Domain'

    Sooooo I say:

    For the economic *betterment* of our communities..

    In the spirit of *Capitalism*..

    And a larger *tax* base..

    That we *STORM* the Cable Companies with torches & clubs and take *our* land back!! :)

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    I will gladly loose all of life's battles.. in order to win the war..