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7 January 1998

Until January 20th, the FCC is accepting comments on a new proposal that will result in more fees for both Internet Service Providers and individual users such as yourself. Please read the following pages and submit your informed opinion to the addresses below.

Telcos Get New Shot at ISP Fees - from C|Net
Federal Communications Commission Homepage
Fact Sheet on the FCC, Internet Service Providers and Access Charges
FCC Access Charge Reform Homepage
Sample Comments

From the FCC:

You may file informal comments electronically via e-mail to access@fcc.gov for the Access Reform NPRM (CC Docket No. 96-262) and isp@fcc.gov for the Internet Access & Information Service Provider NOI (CC Docket No. 96-263).

Only one copy of electronically-filed comments must be submitted. You must put the docket number of the proceeding in the subject line, and you also must note in the subject line if an electronic submission is an exact copy of formal comments. You also must include your full name and Postal Service mailing address in your submission.

If you would like to file a more formal comment, please read the FCC's Instructions. Once you've made an intelligent and informed rant to the FCC, feel free to go on to My Pages.

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