AT&T Called Google A Violater
AT&T wrote a letter, to theFederal Communications Commission, explainingthat Google violated the fair competition principle.
AT&T and other phone companies aren't allowed toblock any numbers. It'sknown as the common carrier laws.
AT&T alleged Google's callblocking is in direct violation.
According to Google, the principledon't apply. They offer a software application that's helped by other companies, and it's free.
The Federal Communications Commission doesn't have any say,jurisdiction, over software applications.
AT&T and others have been in opposition to Google. It's rumoredthat's why Google Voice application for Apple iPhone was turned-down.
Google wants an open Internet,and more free bandwidth to broadcastTV channels.
AT&T and other phone companies feeldifferently.
Google and AT&T, both, have supporters, lobbyists.
The Federal Communications Commission hasn't given itsopinion on the latest issue,and there's no indication whenit will.
