Most California Internet users would face rate hikes of at least 10 percent if the Federal Communications Commission removes the compensation Bell companies pay to competitors when transferring Internet calls, a lobbying group said Wednesday. Those competing phone companies say they'll have to increase what they charge Internet service providers. A survey of more than 100 ISPs sponsored by the California Internet Service Providers Association found 86 percent would raise rates if the FCC's plan was enacted.
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