You can charge differently based on how far the data travels, but not whom it travels between. Hence, the weird "kickbacks" for sex hotlines. If I dial 1-900-SE

You can charge differently based on how far the data travels, but not whom it travels between. Hence, the weird "kickbacks" for sex hotlines. If I dial 1-900-SEX-TALK, the long distance carrier can't demand a cut of the $2.99/minute I'll pay for that call.