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From: William.Degnan@f39.n382.z1.fidonet.org (William Degnan)
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Subject: Re: Signal Routes?
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On <Sep 12 17:31> Timothy C Wolfson (tcwst@unix.cis.pitt.edu ) 
writes:

TC> 1.) I use my telephone to make an intrastate call. Is there a
TC>possibility that the signals, whether via wire or microwave, 
TC>etc., will be routed over the state line?

Sure. Happens all the time.

TC> 2.) Same idea, but instead of a telephone, I send an email 
TC>message to another computer on a network.

Even more likely. If the email message depends on batched
transmissions over the PSTN, it often makes sense to send them to an
out-of-state hub and back in to take advantage of lower interstate
rates.

I wonder if any inferences may be taken from the trucking industry?

TC>[Moderator's Note: Yes it can happen, especially in metro areas
TC>sitting on state boundary lines. But that is not considered
TC>interstate. Interstate requires that a call originate in one 
TC>state and terminate in another. The fact that it may temporarily pass 
TC>through a different state for the convenience of the carrier does not 
TC>count.  PAT]

Neither our Moderator nor I would be able to advise you as an attorney
on the finer points. It would, I believe, depend on the individual
case at hand.

I have believe I have seen Other Common Carriers (OCCs) taking what
would otherwise be intrastate traffic via an out-of-state Point of
Presence (POP) for the apparent purpose of providing service in states
were they had no other way of doing business. (Perhaps Don Kemp has
some comments on Petricca LD and their service to VT via MA?)


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