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Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Nov. 14, 2001

Calling the Shots

Here is a glimpse at the possible telephonic future, which may look similar to our telephonic past. Traditional long-distance providers, such as AT&T, whose profits from their long-distance operations continue to erode, will be acquired by the remaining regional Bell operating companies, each of which has a monopoly in the local telephone (or exchange services) market in the region where it is based.

        By Matthew L. Cantor
        
        Here is a glimpse at the possible telephonic future, which may look similar to our telephonic past.
        Traditional long-distance providers, such as AT&T, whose profits from their long-distance operations continue to erode, will be acquire...

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