Tom Tancredo: “I would like to join other Members in support of the bill offered by…”

On the recordMay 16, 2000

I would like to join other Members in support of the bill offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), as it was originally introduced. Avoiding per-minute charges for Internet access service, as we have since 1987, remains a worthwhile objective. How we treat Internet telephony will dictate the extent to which millions of Americans choose an affordable, yet innovative, alternative to traditional telephone services today. This is why I share the view of others that the SEC should not rush in and impose access charge regimes on providers of Internet telephone services. Access charges were designed in the wake of the break-up of AT&T to require long distance providers a means to compensate the local telephone monopoly. The FCC should carefully study the issue and reform today's current access charge regime before it rushes in to impose old regulations on new Internet applications.

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Tom Tancredo

Colorado

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of access charges on Internet telephony during a floor debate.

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Tom Tancredo: “I would like to join other Members in support of the bill offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), as it was…”

Editor's note · Context