RE: Vonage complains about VoIP-blocking

["Jim Devane" <jim () powerpulse cc>]

I can see where it may come to a LEC being able to block a competitor's port
only if they offer a comparable service. It will be an interesting ride to
be sure.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-nanog () merit edu [mailto:owner-nanog () merit edu] On Behalf Of
Christopher L. Morrow
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 9:58 AM
To: Adi Linden
Cc: nanog () nanog org
Subject: Re: Vonage complains about VoIP-blocking


On Tue, 15 Feb 2005, Adi Linden wrote:

> > http://advancedippipeline.com/60400413
> >
> > The FCC is investigating -- it's not even clear if it's illegal to do
> > that.
>
> How is this any different then blocking port 25 or managing the bandwidth
> certain applications use.

could be there are some 911 access issues... perhaps that's important to
someone.