AT and T turns tough with regulators

Article Abstract:

Basking Ridge, NJ-based AT and T Corp. has adopted a new, more agressive policy when dealing with state and federal regulators. James Cicconi, AT and T's recently named general counsel, says that his company is not going to react to the telecommunications revolution. The company has introduced a much more agressive lobbying style than it historically exhibited. ATand T successfully lobbied for inclusion of the infamous "14-point checklist" which requires the Bells, regional phone companies, to meet rigorous standards before entering AT and T's core business of long-distance service.

Strategy & planning, Management, AT&T Corp., T

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WorldCom agrees to settlement for 'slamming.'

Article Abstract:

WorldCom Inc. has agreed to pay a settlement of $3.5 million (3.7 million euros) for complaints that it continuously carried out "slamming" operations. This is the practice of switching a consumer's long-distance carrier without their consent.

Legal issues & crime, Cases, Discipline, Long-distance telephone service, MCI Inc.

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So long to long distance

Article Abstract:

MCI WorldCom may discontinue its long distance telephone service as the Justice Department disapproves its plan to buy Sprint.

Services information, Statistical Data Included, Services, WorldCom Inc., Illustration

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