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Welcome to SaveThe.org, a continuation of SavetheiPod.com... it's not just your iPod that is threatened by this innovation-killing legislation, everything from VCRs to tech journalists could conceivably come under fire if this overly broad bill is passed. Formerly known as the INDUCE Act (Inducement Devolves into Unlawful Child Exploitation Act), the bill is now called the Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act of 2004 (IICA), but don't be fooled, it's still just as dangerous. What is the Induce Act? Senator Orrin Hatch is at the forefront of modern legal theory. His new bill before Congress — the "Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act of 2004" (formerly the "Inducement Devolves into Unlawful Child Exploitation Act" or simply the "INDUCE Act") — makes illegal the "inducement" of copyright infringement. While ostensibly aimed at eradicating filesharing networks, this bill's impact is far greater, and far more insidious, than even its sponsors might intend. The INDUCE Act could be used to penalize any person or company who provides a device or service that could do anything to bring added value to intellectual property. The photocopier could illegally "tempt" its users to duplicate copyrighted material. Broadband providers could be held liable for "tempting" users to download songs. While established corporations might be able to withstand such lawsuits, entrepreneurs with novel, perhaps revolutionary technology could falter under the legal threats and expenses. With the Induce Act, the iPod of the 22nd century might never be released. Restrictive legislation such as the INDUCE Act will slow the progress of technological innovation; the threat of lawsuits and legal fees can be enough to stop a small developer from bringing his or her product to market. No one will benefit from suppressing research and creativity — except, that is, for those corporations lobbying Congress to pass this bill. Big Media lost its lawsuits against the P2P networks, so it is now lobbying Congress for legislation to protect its existing revenue streams. For Hollywood and the music industry, persuading Congress to pass the Induce Act requires much less effort, creativity, and expense than creating innovative business models to capitalize upon new technology. Mr. Hatch and his co-sponsors are recklessly trying to salvage an industry's broken business model, while simultaneously — and this is purely coincidence — keeping their biggest donors happy. Help save tech innovation. Stop the Induce Act. |
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| Legend Communications is now part of THUS plc, one of the leading telecommunication companies in the UK. The company's portfolio of high-quality IP-based data, voice, mobile and Internet products and services is underpinned by its state-of-the-art next-generation network. | http://www.legend.co.uk |
Legend Communications is now part of THUS plc, one of the leading Telecommunication Companies in the UK. The company's portfolio of high-quality IP-based data, voice, mobile and Internet products and services is underpinned by its state-of-the-art next-generation network. Toll Free numbers have gone a long way; nowadays there are hundreds of toll free companies and resellers out there that provide the same basic features. Enhancements on telephone applications enabled toll free service to acquire most if not, all of the telephone applications inherent in landline services. Consumers now look for quality of service provided by Telecommunication Companies with respect to appropriate pricing. The advancement of T1 lines and their corresponding circuits, colocation and cooperation between competing companies now allowed to consumer to call different networks which was just a dream 10 years ago. Now wireless phones, VoIP phones, enhanced landline, drives voice communication to its peak. Analysts believe that wireless communication is going to take over as the main medium of mass media in the near future as wireless bandwidth becomes faster and more secure. Businesses are now trying to integrate as much of their well-invested telecommunication products to wireless and web based applications. Toll Free numbers are a staple for a successful business venture, proven again and again by many different experts, white papers, feasibility studies and old fashion experience. Technology convergence remains fast but what will happen to toll free numbers? VoIP long distance companies are able to provide toll free service, which is nothing, more than a collect call forwarding service at a much cheaper price than most stand alone toll free providers. Consumers are still wary of using VoIP phone, which have major disadvantages such as calling emergency numbers like 911. Consumers believe that the lack of access to such important government service is not worth the price of reduced long distance cost. Toll Free numbers as explained before are call forwarding service, which effectively makes it 2 phone calls. The first call from the original caller to the toll free service provider, then another call from the toll free service provider to the service subscriber. This is a great opportunity to charge for more while legally advertising a cheaper price. This annoys consumers but found it difficult to change service provider or acquiring a new number. Vanity numbers are hard to find and takes a week to register. For most businesses the cost of changing service providers is very expensive on wasted time and opportunities A lot of consumers don't know that their numbers are "portable" and can be used on any service provider assuming proper legal procedures have been done; this normally takes just as long as registering a new vanity number. There are people who also thought that Telco's such as AT&T have more numbers in their database for them to choose from, what they don't realize is that all toll free companies get their number availability from the same place. Today even experienced toll free service subscriber still fall for tricks made by service provider to make money. The best advice for a good deal is the same as any other consumer advice, shop around, be thorough, and find great toll free service providers out there. |
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