Computer Inquiry II

Citation: Second Computer Inquiry, 77 F.C.C.2d 384 (1980), on reconsideration, 84 F.C.C.2d 50 (1980), on further reconsideration, 88 F.C.C.2d 512 (1981), appeal pending sub nom. Computer & Communications Industry Ass'n v. FCC, 693 F.2d 198 (D.C. Cir.) (and Consolidated Cases).

"In that decision, the FCC in essence modified the interstate telecommunications regulatory structure in three ways: first, it distinguished between basic transmission services traditionally provided by common carriers and enhanced network services such as those used for computer data processing; second, it found that enhanced services and customer premises equipment should not be regulated as common carrier offerings; and third, it concluded that AT&T should be allowed under the Communications Act to offer such services and such equipment but only through a fully separate subsidiary.”