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