Money at center of Web fight

As demand for high-speed access surges, Internet-based companies clash with network operators over who will pay for critical upgrades.

Washington – Back in the old days – say, three years ago – most online Americans were satisfied to dial up an Internet service provider to check their e-mail or look up recipes.

But today, the great majority have high-speed Internet access and want to do much more – exchange video clips, play interactive games, make phone calls, teleconference and download movies.

By Marilyn Geewax
Cox News Service

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