The Telcos and Cable Ops Win! (Score 1)

Ultimately these new regulations will increase costs to local ISP's phone bills and will have to be passed along to the consumer. Switching to cable modems for fast access will help eliminate the local ISP's as well. When our only choice is cable or DSL from the local telco the rates will go through the roof. Local ISP's have always held the cost of Internet access down and when the competition is gone I expect to see a bill for monthly data transfer which would eliminate Net access for most of us! Start thinking about microwave horns, 256K and no wires or modems. You will still be able to choose your ISP which will keep competition alive and your flat rate access will continue.