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FCC Reclassifies DSL, Drops Common Carrier Rules

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the changing-the-rules-of-engagement dept.

Neil Wehneman writes "Via Media Law Prof Blog, it is reported that the FCC has reclassified broadband service as an "information service" instead of "telecommunications". This, among other things, gives the Baby Bells the same gift the cable companies got with Brand X : the right to stop opening their lines to competitors."

2 of 310 comments (clear)

  1. Re:First by the_unknown_soldier · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I call troll... Nobody is stupid enough to say a monopoly is good.

  2. An unrelated note... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Bill Gates, you do know you have a Monopoly? "Monopoly is just a game senator, I'm trying to control the fucking world" - Robin Williams (LIVE ON BROADWAY)