See: Linkname: CNNfn - FCC dials up reform of local-access fees - Dec. 24, 1996 URL: http://cnnfn.com/hotstories/companies/wires/9612/24/fcc_wg/ According to a minor comment at the end of the story, the FCC is now asking for public comment on whether ISPs should be treated like long distance companies for purposes of local access fee charges. -- Mike