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From: nvuxr!deej@bellcore.bellcore.com (David Lewis)
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Subject: Re: Information Services (was Re: PacTelesis Power Grab)
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Date: 19 Dec 89 14:43:44 GMT
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In article <2236@accuvax.nwu.edu>, john@bovine.ati.com (John Higdon) writes:
 
> The rule of thumb should always be to prevent the regulated monopoly
> from engaging in any competitive service that utilizes its regulated
> network.

Not quite, according to the FCC.  The rule of thumb is more like the
regulated monopoly should not be able to engage in any competitive
service that takes undue advantage of its monopoly power.  Three
Computer Inquiries have tried to find ways to enable telephone
companies to utilize their regulated networks to engage in competitive
services...

 
David G Lewis					...!bellcore!nvuxr!deej
	(@ Bellcore Navesink Research & Engineering Center)
			"If this is paradise, I wish I had a lawnmower."