AT&T complains to regulators that Google Voice gets unfair advantage from blocking some calls
By APFriday, September 25, 2009
AT&T complains Google Voice blocks calls it can’t
SEATTLE — AT&T is arguing Google’s Internet phone program gets an unfair advantage from blocking calls to rural communities where local carriers charge high fees.
AT&T Inc. says Google Voice curbs costs by refusing to connect calls to places where some local carriers give phone numbers to adult chat lines and conference-calling services to draw long distance calls. They share hefty connection fees AT&T must pay.
The Federal Communications Commission has banned AT&T from blocking such calls. AT&T told the FCC Friday that the ban makes it impossible to compete with Google on price. The company asks the FCC to stop rural carriers from boosting incoming calls and charging high fees, or to hold Google to the same rules.
Google Inc. says it’s exempt because it isn’t a traditional phone carrier.
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