> They might find it difficult to remain competitive with so many > restrictions. The current restrictions simply allow them to offer > additional > services at a premium. Don't forget that ISPs are in fact private > companies > and you are in fact using their network. They can restrict your use > in any > way they please. And, of course, somebody else can enter the market > with a > better offering and blow them away.
In most areas and markets NO more expensive service available that could provide required features like static IP ,or www.myhappydog-photos.net or allow your friends to share files or projects on Your private ftp. Internet Task Force has policies governing Internet. They have minimum requirements for hosts, Routers, etc in terms of implemented standards and RFCs. Everytihg that does not meet those minimum requiemnts can not mention the word "Internet" at all. And because ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, they are required to provide Internet. Or they can always choose an option not to affiliate their service with Internet. I've herd some advertisements say like you can buy our service to go online or you can buy our service to browse. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Mother's Day is May 12th! http://shopping.yahoo.com
