1 Feb
1997
1 Feb
'97
7:07 p.m.
I think we're missing the point. They aren't just going to charge hourly for data service, but for all service.
It really wasn't that long ago they were doing this (US West stopped in the late 70's or early 80's
All they are going to need to do is notify customers and turn the old billing procedures back on, they already track hourly usage anyway.
The Public Utility Commissions will have to approve it, which (in many areas at least) will never happen. Even if it did get approved, with local telco competition opening up now, there will undoubtedly always be some provider willing to offer unlimited access, regardless of what the Bells try.
Tony Torzillo
Stephen Sprunk