Qwest-U S West merger cleared by FCC if they meet conditions

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In spite of Deutsche Telekom AG's withdrawal of its acquisition offer for both companies, Qwest Communications International Inc. and U S West Inc. are going through with their plans to merge. The merger has received conditional approval from the FCC, with final approval expected after Qwest divests its long-distance services currently in U S West's territory.

Germany, Merger Regulation, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Statistical Data Included, Acquisitions and mergers, U S WEST Inc., USW, Deutsche Telekom AG, Corporation law, Qwest Communications International Inc., QWST

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FCC weighs unusual limit on SBC deal

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The Federal Communications Commission may require SBC Communications Inc. and Ameritech Corp. to offer local telephone and high-speed Internet services outside of their traditional territories in exchange for FCC approval allowing the Baby Bells to merge. Though the companies and the regulatory agency wouldn't comment on details of the possible settlement, SBC has agreed to provide local phone service beyond its market, one of about two dozen conditions imposed on the $78 billion acquisition of Ameritech.

Telecommunications, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications Regulation, AT&T Inc., SBC, Regional Bell Operating Companies, AIT, Ameritech Corp.

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AT&T-BT venture gets security review; Justice Department, FBI delay approval of pact; wiretap access sought

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The Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are delaying AT & T and British Telecommunications plans for a $10 billion venture that may effect law enforcement and national security. Federal agencies want freedom of access to telecommunication networks for wiretapping services. And ventures with foreign companies provoke concern about monitoring by foreign governments. European regulators have approved the venture. The Federal Communications Commission has finished their review of the deal and the two companies hope they can cement their venture by October.

Government regulation (cont), Laws, regulations and rules, Joint ventures, AT&T Corp., T, Investigations, United States. Department of Justice, British Telecommunications PLC, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Wiretapping

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