Too fat to dance: AT&T's proposed link-up with a pair of Baby Bells is around five years too early

Article Abstract:

Many large telecommunications mergers have been approved, but biggest of all, the ATT-SBC Corp deal, should not be allowed. It would subvert new laws allowing local phones companies to compete in long-distance market and vice- versa. In a few years competition may be strong enough to allow this merger.

Editorial, Economic aspects, Antitrust law, Telecommunication policy, Telecommunications policy, Pacific Telesis Group, PAC

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Twinkle, twinkle, once-great star: telecom mergers

Article Abstract:

The likelihood that SBC Communications will acquire AT&T is not guaranteed because of antitrust issues. AT&T would benefit from a merger because it faces greater telecommunications competition and has revenues lower than from previous years. Capital expenditures increased to $9 billion for 1997.

Regional Bell Operating Companies

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The lure of distance

Article Abstract:

Local telephone companies are looking at merging to improve their position in the industry and increase their profits. Telephone companies make much of their profit from long-distance calls, and they believe the best way to achieve these goals is to merge. Proposed ventures are also described.

Telephone Communication

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