FCC Lifts AT&T Pricing Restrictions
Brad Reed writes on NetworkWorld:
Despite the objections of some telecom providers, the FCC announced today that it will grant AT&T relief from pricing restrictions for its broadband infrastructure and fiber capabilities.More here.
In a 3-2 vote, the commission granted AT&T forbearance from federal limits on the amount that the company can charge others for using its infrastructure to deliver last mile connections to customers. FCC chairman Kevin Martin said today that granting AT&T relief would give it “the flexibility to further deploy its broadband services and fiber facilities without overly burdensome regulations.”
Martin also said that the majority of the commission thought there was significant enough competition within the broadband industry to allow AT&T leeway in determining prices.
posted by Fergie @ 10/12/2007 11:40:00 AM
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