Vonage Victorious In Port Blocking Case

By Ian Bell March 3, 2005

Last month, the Enforcement Bureau issued a Letter of Inquiry (â€œLOIâ€) to Madison River Communication, LLC initiating an investigation about allegations that Madison River was blocking ports used for VoIP applications, thereby affecting customers’ ability to use VoIP through one or more VoIP service providers.

The ruling concluded that Madison River is required to make a voluntary payment to the United States Treasury in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). In order to resolve and terminate the Investigation, the Bureau also requires that Madison River shall not block ports used for VoIP applications or otherwise prevent customers from using VoIP applications.

â€œWe saw a problem, and we acted swiftly to ensure that Internet voice service remains a viable option for consumers,â€ said FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell.

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