Re: Time is running out! (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Here's what I sent.

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Dear FCC,

I love my Sonic.NET , my DSL provider.  I started with them early since
they were the only ones to offer a dial-up modem back-up for DSL, were
technical enough to support me when I had problems, and offered a static
IP address, something that's generally unavailable for fiber cable.

And I love my copper wire and that I can have plain old telephone service
on the same wire as my DSL.

I would hate to see this all go because of a stupid bureaucratic decision,
such as preventing second party competitors from using these wires.  I
sorely want to keep my DSL service and my telephone provider, Sonic.NET.

Please let me keep my copper wire with my competitive provider!

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:02:04 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 >  > From: "Sonic | Dane Jasper" <http://www.sonic.com/~support>
 >  > Date: 14 Jun 2019 14:51:45 -0400
 >  > 
 >  > To view on a mobile phone or to view as a web page, please cut and paste the 
 >  > following link into a browser.
 >  > [
 >  > http://s1192981051.t.en25.com/e/es.aspx?s=1192981051&e=82857&elq=e134d204515142bb86fe3ad00093490f
 >  > ]
 >  > 
 >  > <div data-lineheight="1.5" style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Time 
 >  > is running out, and we’re calling on you.
 >  > 
 >  > We have just weeks to make our voices heard and save internet competition.
 >  > 
 >  > USTelecom, the trade association which represents some of the nation’s 
 >  > largest incumbent carriers (such as AT&T, Verizon, and others) has 
 >  > petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to dismantle key 
 >  > components of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. For a quick overview on what 
 >  > this means, watch the video here:
 >  > 
 >  > <
 >  > http://s1192981051.t.en25.com/e/er?s=1192981051&lid=99&elqTrackId=C38D146156100FE80F185EB0055EC9A2&elq=e134d204515142bb86fe3ad00093490f&elqaid=542&elqat=1
 >  > >                                                               
 >  > 
 >  > The FCC is still considering this issue, but will soon decide on the fate of 
 >  > competing telecom carriers like Sonic. More specifically, it will determine 
 >  > whether to cater to incumbent providers and cut off competitive access, 
 >  > limiting your ability to choose Sonic.
 >  > 
 >  > In short: They are claiming that residential consumers (that’s you!) will 
 >  > not be affected, because there are no carriers (that’s Sonic!) who use 
 >  > unbundled copper and inter-city fiber transport elements (UNEs) to compete 
 >  > in the residential marketplace.
 >  > 
 >  > USTelecom’s claim is false. Sonic residential subscribers do exist, and 
 >  > our members would be "materially affected". In fact, those effects would be 
 >  > profound; continued access to UNE services is a key part of our business 
 >  > model for deployment: to provide innovative services for customers with fast,
 >  >  DSL technology, while deploying fiber for more and more members.
 >  > 
 >  > Today, one third of you are using our fiber service, but without continued 
 >  > access to copper lines, we won’t be able to compete on an even footing. 
 >  > And once fiber networks are built, UNEs are still used — they connect from 
 >  > city to city and are the key backhaul for all of our fiber networks.
 >  > 
 >  > What does all this mean for me?
 >  > 
 >  > A competitive market ensures that consumers (like you) will have access to 
 >  > better prices. Incumbent carriers want to change that, and limit your access 
 >  > to choose the best possible service at the best possible price (like Sonic). 
 >  > This also means we would be limited in our ability to deploy more fiber; 
 >  > essentially, we would be hindered from providing our customers with the most 
 >  > innovative services out there.
 >  > 
 >  > So, as a residential Sonic customer, you will be “materially affected” 
 >  > if this petition is granted. We’re running out of time to get our message 
 >  > to the FCC. 
 >  > 
 >  > If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes and write a 
 >  > letter at savecompetition.com <
 >  > http://s1192981051.t.en25.com/e/er?s=1192981051&lid=99&elqTrackId=361BE55AA4B5B45D4499C9282C799F4C&elq=e134d204515142bb86fe3ad00093490f&elqaid=542&elqat=1
 >  > > and let the FCC know that you do rely on these services, and that you 
 >  > oppose this petition. Make your voice heard for telecom competition and your 
 >  > access to fast, affordable internet and phone service.
 >  > 
 >  > Sincerely,
 >  > 
 >  > <
 >  > http://s1192981051.t.en25.com/e/er?s=1192981051&lid=99&elqTrackId=6A6AA9BFD3320571C508255D5E291581&elq=e134d204515142bb86fe3ad00093490f&elqaid=542&elqat=1
 >  > >                                                               
 >  > 
 >  > Dane Jasper
 >  > 
 >  > CEO & Co-founder, Sonic