Observers say that market forces are likely to keep carriers from engaging in widespread port blocking.

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If that happens, as many observers expect it will, phone companies like Madison River might be able to legally engage in port blocking.

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Colin Port wants six months' notice and an injunction blocking the interview process for his replacement.

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