Are there any exclusions from information services?


Yes. Information services does not include the following:

  1. Information sold to a FCC licensed newspaper or television or radio station if gathered or purchased for direct use in newspapers or broadcasts.

  2. Charges by financial institutions for account balances.

  3. Proprietary information compiled on behalf of a client for their exclusive use.

  4. Internet access services, including information services merely incidental to providing internet access services.

  5. Data processing, including payment processing services.

  6. Cable television, direct-to-home satellite, video programming provided by cable and satellite providers and satellite digital audio radio services