FCC changes DSL classification

Sidney · 5th August 2005, 23:44

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday voted to reclassify DSL broadband service, thus freeing phone companies of regulations that require them to share their infrastructure with Internet service providers.

DSL will now be considered an "information service" instead of a "telecommunications service," a distinction that puts DSL in line with the classification of cable modem services. The change in semantics was expected after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Brand X case just five weeks ago. The court's decision upheld the FCC's classification of cable modem service as an information service.

http://news.com.com/FCC+changes+DSL+...?tag=nefd.lede

Will price drop in the horizon? Time will tell

5th August 2005, 23:44	#1
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	FCC changes DSL classification The Federal Communications Commission on Friday voted to reclassify DSL broadband service, thus freeing phone companies of regulations that require them to share their infrastructure with Internet service providers. DSL will now be considered an "information service" instead of a "telecommunications service," a distinction that puts DSL in line with the classification of cable modem services. The change in semantics was expected after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Brand X case just five weeks ago. The court's decision upheld the FCC's classification of cable modem service as an information service. http://news.com.com/FCC+changes+DSL+...?tag=nefd.lede Will price drop in the horizon? Time will tell __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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