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# FCC Drops Modem Access Charge Plan

A reprint from the Hi-Tech Business Machines BBS of a Wall Street Journal article reporting that the FCC has abandoned its plan to charge computer users for telephone system access. Covers Rep. Markey’s role and an ongoing $4.50/hr private network charge proposal.