The records are incomplete, so it's tough to get a true picture of what's happening. More details are expected with a new batch of documents due November 26th, while others remain sealed to protect privacy, the "deliberative" process and "trade secrets." There's also no certainty that these conversations are having a negative effect -- Wheeler is expecting internet provider lawsuits no matter what, so it's clear that the FCC still disagrees with the corporate crowd on many points. However, the Electronic Frontier Foundation is worried that any direct access is too much. Even if there's no undue influence, this inside track lets the industry make arguments about net neutrality behind closed doors, where the public can't have a say.

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