Maarvin
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Re: Is Broadband a Utility?
Then it should be regulated and taxed, as well? |
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Matt
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| said by Maarvin  :Then it should be regulated and taxed, as well? Isn't it already? |
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calvoiper
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| said by Matt :said by Maarvin :Then it should be regulated and taxed, as well? Isn't it already? Not to the degree telecom is, which I think was probably his point.
calvoiper
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Matt
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| said by calvoiper :said by Matt :said by Maarvin :Then it should be regulated and taxed, as well? Isn't it already? Not to the degree telecom is, which I think was probably his point. calvoiper And that is a BAD thing?
I already pay a 3 dollar "Regulatory Recovery Fee" because I have a main number and a "virtual" number, then I pay a $.60 "Federal Excise" tax on my VoIP line.
While that is not to the degree a POTS, ILEC line is charged, it's still ridiculous |
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calvoiper
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Belvedere Tiburon, CA
| No, I think mbhn5204 was pointing out that with the perceived "good" of "utility" classification comes certain things that are less desirable. I don't think any of us embrace taxes or unnecessary regulation, but the key is what is "necessary"? Some things are, some aren't.
(I'll avoid specifics for fear of igniting an off topic discussion.)
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