On Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Rob Healey wrote:
Can ISP's arbitrarily refuse to give service to someone who tries to sign up? i.e. if everyone refused to give Sony service could they sue on some sort of discrimination/collusion charge?
ISPs, if they wanted, could have a policy that states "We refuse to service people of color, alternate sexualities, non-christians, and women. If you fit that, don't apply."
Do ISP/ASP/*SP's HAVE to provide services if someone knocks on the door requesting them or can they refuse for any reason what so ever?
Any private business can serve whoever they want.
Any armchair lawyers, who play one on TV, have the/an answer?
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