Telecommunications Industry Consolidations
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee heard testimony from telecommunications executives about the impact of mergers in their industry. They talk… read more
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee heard testimony from telecommunications executives about the impact of mergers in their industry. They talked about the effect of consolidation on competition. The proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE was cited as example of concern. Topics discussed included anti-trust laws, fiber optic delivery systems, consumer rights, and the application of the Telecommunications Act. close
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- Clark McCleod Chief Executive Officer McCleod USA
- Ivan G. Seidenberg President and CEO NYNEX Corporation
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