New York classifies Vonage as phone company

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Stupid Government Tricks

--In a statement announcing its decision, the agency sought to soften the blow, saying that it nevertheless hoped to apply "only minimal regulations to ensure that it does not interfere with the rapid, widespread deployment of new technologies."--
--"While today's decision means that Vonage will be subject to some form of regulation, we are limiting the effect of our decision to allow Vonage an opportunity to address the framework of that regulation," Commission Chairman William M. Flynn said in a statement.--
What it really means: We haven't decided how much we can charge Vonage for providing a service that utilizes already existing (and taxed and regulated) infrastructure.

I especially like that NY ignored existing precedent - the federal decision - in making their decision. By doing so, they can insure the maximum amount of confusion, irritation, and expense for all concerned.

Posted by: Letophoro   Posted on: 05/20/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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