Mergers and Consolidation in the Communications Industry
Witnesses, including FCC Chairman William Kennard, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about the state … read more
Witnesses, including FCC Chairman William Kennard, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about the state of the telecommunications industry and about the recent wave of mergers in the industry. Among the issues they addressed were the effects of the mergers on competition, what standards the government should adopt to ensure future competition, and how these mergers affect the consumer. close
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