Thursday, June 28, 2007

US FCC to examine phone traffic-pumping complaints

(Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said it would
investigate the access fees, known as tariffs, that the 39
rural phone companies are charging the long distance carriers
for connecting calls in their areas.




The agency said it would also look into accusations that
the rural carriers have been using free-calling promotions to
artificially pump up traffic in those areas and increase fees.


Read more at Reuters.com Government Filings News

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