September 15, 1998

Telecommunications Industry Consolidations

Panelists discussed the effects of consolidation on competition within the telecommunications industry. Of specific concern was a proposed… read more

Panelists discussed the effects of consolidation on competition within the telecommunications industry. Of specific concern was a proposed merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE. Among the issues discussed were anti-trust laws, the use of fiber optic delivery systems, consumers' rights, and the slow pace for implementation of the Telecommunications Act. close

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William Esrey Chairman and CEO Sprint
Gene Kimmelman Co-Director Consumers Union

Charles Lee Chairman and CEO GTE Corporation
Clark McCleod Chief Executive Officer McCleod USA
Ivan G. Seidenberg President and CEO NYNEX Corporation
Bob Smith U.S. Senator [R] New Hampshire

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights and Competition

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Program ID:: 111862-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Sep 15, 1998 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:: Sep 16, 1998 | 4:22am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Sep 15, 1998 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Sep 15, 1998 | 9:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 16, 1998 | 12:39am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 16, 1998 | 4:22am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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