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Re: Comcast Cuts Off Heavy Internet Users
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:44:36 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Peter Swire <peter () peterswire net> Date: August 27, 2007 9:23:18 AM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: RE: [IP] Re: Comcast Cuts Off Heavy Internet Users Dave:The FTC does not have jurisdiction over "common carriers," notably including cable and local telephone companies.
The FCC site gives a very little bit of information at http:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/highspeedinternet.html.
About pricing/unlimited service, here is all it says:"Prior to ordering service, check with the service provider to find out the cost and transmission speeds promised. Be aware that the actual transmission speeds you experience depend on many factors, and may be less than the maximum potential speed stated by your provider. After receiving the service, contact your provider regarding any problems. Investigate obtaining service through a different provider if you are not pleased with your current service or provider.
"If you experience a problem with your broadband service and can’t resolve it with your provider, you may file a complaint with the FCC. You can file your complaint by e-mail (fccinfo () fcc gov); the Internet (www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html); telephone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice; or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; or mail:
Federal Communications Commission Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Consumer Inquiries and Complaint Division 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554. Prof. Peter Swire C. William O'Neill Professor of Law Moritz College of Law of the Ohio State University Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress (240) 994-4142, www.peterswire.net ------------------------------------------- Archives: http://v2.listbox.com/member/archive/247/=now RSS Feed: http://v2.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/247/ Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
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