Messaging Services Shouldn't Be Classified as Common Carrier Services, FSF Says
The FCC should reject Twilio’s calls for clarification that messaging services should be regulated under Title II of the Communications Act (see 1510130040), the Free State Foundation said in reply comments. “The wireless messaging services market is competitive and consumers…
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have choices not only among messaging services provided by wireless carriers but among wirelessly-accessible IP-based alternatives, including instant messaging, social media, and email,” FSF said. “Title II regulation would saddle messaging services with special burdens and unnecessary costs and put them at a competitive disadvantage vis-à-vis those alternatives.” Replies are due Monday in docket 08-07.