BellSouth faces probes by states on win-back; regulators are examining allegations by upstarts of anticompetitive moves

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Regulators in Georgia, Florida and Alabama are probing allegations that BellSouth Corp. uses anticompetitive practices to win back customers who have switched their local phone service to rivals. BellSouth suspended its win-back programs in May to look into the complaints, but reinstated the programs except in Georgia and Florida, where they are still suspended. BellSouth blames some of the problems on a telemarketing firm it hired, and says it remains committed to the win-back programs.

Investigations, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, BellSouth Corp., BLS

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Sprint ups the ante in the long-distance war

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Sprint has a new rate gimmick-$25/month for unlimited weekend calls and AT&T plans to match the flat rate scheme. As long-distance phone rates keep going down, new profit areas must be pursued by phone companies. Hence the expansion of fiber optics networks to allow for voice, data and Internet transmission. Qwest Communications International is charging a monthly fee of $14.95 plus five cents /min. for all calls. Soon the Baby Bells are expected to join the fray heating up competition even more.

Marketing procedures, Marketing, Long distance telephone services, Abstract, Sprint Corp., FON, Qwest Communications International Inc., QWST, Long-distance telephone service

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Comcast reaches accord with AT&T on MediaOne; cable company withdraws from bidding, will get two million subscribers

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AT&T and Comcast came to terms concerning the bidding war over MediaOne. Comcast agreed to withdraw from the competition in exchange for around two million more cable customers. Meanwhile, AT&T and MediaOne can successfully proceed with their merger. It seems to be a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Strategic alliances, Cable and other pay TV services, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, AT&T Corp., T, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television, Contracts, Comcast Corp., CMCSA, MediaOne

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