FCC & Internet phones

[A. Padgett Peterson P.E. Information Security]

  >"Long-Distance Dueling. Free Dialing Via Internet Faces a Challenge From
  >Small Phone Firms." 
   
  You seem to forget that the Internet is just about the *only* electronic 
  communications media not controlled/licensed by the FCC in the US. The 
  FCC also prohibits use of cryptography by those with amateur licenses.
  
  					Warmly,
  						Padgett