Telephone Industry Mergers Consumer Impact
Subcommittee members heard testimony from representatives from communications companies and consumer groups. They discussed…
Telecommunications Industry Consolidations
1998-09-15T21:36:00-04:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/capitol.jpgPanelists 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.Panelists discussed the effects of consolidation on competition within the telecommunications industry. Of specific concern was a proposed… read more
Telecommunications Industry Consolidations 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
People in this video
- William Esrey Chairman and CEO Sprint
- Gene Kimmelman Co-Director Consumers Union
- Charles Lee Chairman and CEO GTE Corp/California Employees
- 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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