The FCC voted unanimously Wednesday to require taxes on all voice over Internet Protocol services that connect to the public-switched phone network. The tax revenue will be used by the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes phone service in rural and low-income areas. Wireless, pay-phone, traditional telephone and DSL providers already contribute to the USF.

The impact to consumers is realatively low.  The increased taxes will amount to approximately $2 more on the average flat rate of $30 per month for "all you can eat" phone service.

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