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'Brand X' Ruling Could Spur Telco Deregulation: Page 3 of 3

"Specifically, we will review the decision's impact on existing public interest obligations, including its effect on the Universal Service Fund, the provision of 911 services, access for persons with disabilities, consumer privacy protections, and on law enforcement and anti-terrorism activities," the Senators' statement read, in part. "We will also be reviewing how this decision affects Internet Service Providers (ISPs), interconnection issues, as well as its implication on the proper regulatory treatment for DSL services. All of these issues deserve careful consideration, and we look forward to examining the Brand X decision in the context of our review of current communications laws."