Re: I vote inaction in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16777638 en Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:44:51 EDT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:44:51 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784544 Jodokast96 : Yeah, I guess I got a little carried away, lol. No real offense meant.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784544 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:42:00 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784519 CylonRed : None needed thanks... It is just a difference in perspective...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784519 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:36:29 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784473 Jodokast96 : Well, since my price will drop due to my contract, I'll take the extra 2 dollars and change this month and buy you some KY since you seem to like them bending you over and sticking it to ya.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784473 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:27:58 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784431 CylonRed : Who said the price was "supposed" to drop??? Aribitrary folks - certainly the FCC deed not deem prices would drop... all subjective...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784431 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:21:07 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784299 Jodokast96 : Doesn't matter what you pay now, nor what the price depends on. If the price was supposed to drop, would you be happy paying the price you currently pay, or the lower price. Easy yes or no answer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16784299 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:58:18 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16781665 yac898 : as a SBC shareholder i applaud your stance. we took in billions and improving our bottom line with that free cash. since we cant blame it on the gov't any more, we NEED more people like you.
(all kidding aside, you're really not serious, are you?)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16781665 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 23:31:37 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16781241 FLea973 :
said by fiberguy See Profile :

Obviously Verizon took a hit by loosing the original fee, right? So they needed to make up for it.

Wasn't the original fee a pass through fee? If verizon took a "hit" then what were they doing with the original fee to begin with? THAT is what needs to be investigated... not the new fee itself.
Actually, they and every telecom charging the USF probably DID take a hit by the removal of this "pass-through" fee. I do not know the specifics, yes, they had to remit what they collected for the USF to the Treasury.... but, how often? We all paid the fee monthly... if the telcos only had to remit those fees to the government quarterly, semiannually or annually instead of monthly, that is one big boat load of interest income they were making. Of course, now they get both the interest AND the fee....
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I also do not consider it a price increase since the price of my service has not gone up a penny - it is still the same as when the FUSF was charged. Now if I was paying $1.00 more than when I was with the FUSF - that would be a rate increase...

It will cost a pretty penny to bring out DSL2 for SE and I don't mind it if it will help secure loans to offer DSL2 or to pay for it - even though I won't really be affected by DSL2 since I am to far away fromthe CO...
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Quickly followed by a new five dollar FCC coupon recovery fee.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778552 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:47:03 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778486 markofmayhem : I vote for something more sinister. I bet the FCC comes up with a new fee to pay for an investigative body for bogus fees!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778486 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:37:16 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778368 fiberguy : Inaction - there's nothing that the FCC can do... it's an unregulated service and they are free to place what ever fees or charge what they want for the service.

The fee is bogus, but the FCCs out of it arena on this one. Nice horse and pony show, though.

HOWEVER, there is one thing that SHOULD be done and I am not sure if people are over looking this.

The fee dissapears from existence, then this new one shows up. Obviously Verizon took a hit by loosing the original fee, right? So they needed to make up for it.

Wasn't the original fee a pass through fee? If verizon took a "hit" then what were they doing with the original fee to begin with? THAT is what needs to be investigated... not the new fee itself.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778368 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:20:34 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778103 skinnyjm : I vote inaction also. The FCC will say the provider can charge whatever the market will bear.
So...the provider may remove the "Line item" charge and raise the monthly price.
But as mentioned elsewhere at broadbandreports, DSL remains the best BANG for your buck! :D
(IMHO, as always!)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16778103 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:44:06 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777948 cableties : Let's ask the FCC about this...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777948 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:20:02 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777808 AtlGuy : I'm with you all, I vote inaction as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777808 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:57:55 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777696 tsu9 : I also vote inaction.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777696 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:37:35 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777686 Karl Bode : Let me guess: Some babbling free-market manifesto suggesting inaction by Kev "think tank" Martin, followed up by a lovely, tersely worded pdf from Commissioner "I'm just a Democrat, what can I do?" Copps saying they should act but won't? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777686 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:36:05 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777638 knightmb : My vote as well, if they did do something (fines, etc) I would be really surprised but at least have hope then in the FCC.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777638 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:30:28 EDT Re: I vote inaction http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16777637 chd176 : Honestly I don't think anything will be done. If anything the wording in the TOS for DSL will be re-worded to included a mention of the fee. After all this IS corporate America...
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