Skype Purchase Injects Microsoft Into VoIP Regulation Debate, Revamp of Universal Service, Intercarrier Comp

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Microsoft's purchase of Skype will confront regulators with the question of how far to extend ntelco duties to VoIP, Stifel Nicolaus analysts said. Policymakers may welcome the deal as a ncounterweight to the Bells and cable in the network-versus-edge battles, nparticularly concerning “open Internet” matters, they said. The deal also raises the question nof how Microsoft will fit in universal service and intercarrier compensation debates, Stifel nanalysts said.