ABSTRACT
In examining Exhibit 1 it is important to note that some ISPs will provide a router and arrange for the installation of a leased line for a single monthly fee. If the ISP is also a communications carrier it can provide both the leased line and the router, which may result in a slight reduction in the total monthly cost due to the elimination of a middleman. Examples of ISPs that are also communications carriers include AT&T, MCI, Sprint, and several of the local Bell Operating Companies (BOCs).
