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From: subar%mwcamis@MITRE.ARPA
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Subject: Computer networks and FCC regulation
Message-ID: <8710221519.AA18638@mitre.arpa>
Date: Thu, 22-Oct-87 11:19:45 EST
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Posted: Thu Oct 22 11:19:45 1987
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Recently, while reading the Washington Post, I came across an article that
discussed new FCC charges on inter-state computer communications similar to
FCC taxes on inter-state long-distance calls.  The article said that the
FCC has the authority to do such a thing and has been holding off so the
network industry could grow unimpeded.  Now that the industry has matured, the
FCC wants to tax connect-time.  Any knowledge about this out there?
     
Is this a way countries (you could read the USSR here if you want, but don't
have to) could limit free communication on a UUCP link?
     
David Subar
     
ARPA: subar@mitre.arpa