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Skype Asks FCC to Open Cellular Networks

Milwaukee's_Best writes "Skype has just asked the FCC to force wireless phone companies to open their networks to all comers. Skype essentially wants to turn the wireless phone companies into just another network of the kind currently operated on the ground. This would require carriers to allow any phone to be used on their networks, and for any application. Users would simply purchase a voice or data plan (though these could easily converge into a data plan if VoIP calling is used) and then use the device of their choice to access the network of their choice. Think of it as network neutrality for cell networks. Given the competition that exists within the industry, is this needed?"

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  1. Re:Libertarians by eht · · Score: 1, Troll

    Well thank goodness you keep electing a drunk murderer to senate to make all your problems go away.

    woo karma