F.C.C. to propose a big reshuffling of the radio band: aid for advanced phones

Article Abstract:

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a proposal to re-allocate certain radio frequencies for use by emerging technologies such as mobile phones and other consumer electronics applications. The controversial proposal suggests that some public safety agencies and electric utilities may be bought out, giving up established frequencies and effectively requiring these agencies to find other airwaves for their communications. Japan and Europe have both allocated more radio frequencies for new services and the FCC feels that the advent of notebook computers and wireless telephones requires the changes. Over 80 companies have been authorized to start experimenting with new frequencies. When companies do decide to buy out public utilities, these companies will also be required to underwrite the utilities move to another frequency or wired communications network.

United States. Federal Communications Commission, Radio, Telecommunications, Communications Management, Mobile Phones, Microwave Communication, Radio Frequency, Microwave communications, Communications Traffic, Telecommunications traffic

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Mr. tough guy in telecommunications

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Sprint Corp's Chmn and CEO William T. Esrey is a tough competitor in the telecommunications industry, but his strong management skills may not be enough to turn Sprint into the global corporation he envisions. Esrey has hired a new series of senior managers, invested in modern equipment and launched new marketing programs. Sprint is actively pursuing cellular phone company Centel Corp as part of a plan to offer local, long-distance and cellular telephone services. The company is not large enough to worry about anti-trust legislation, despite its $8.2 billion revenue in 1991. Centel's stock has been in decline and some of its shareholders have been reluctant to sell to Sprint. Competition and price wars from MCI Communications Corp and AT&T continues to plague Sprint.

Radiotelephone communications, Holding companies, not elsewhere classified, Officials and employees, Investments, Sprint Corp., Management Style, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Esrey, William T., Centel Corp., CNT

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Puerto Rico phone sale is canceled

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The Governor of Puerto Rico cancels plans to sell Puerto Rico's government-owned telephone system. Industry observers say Puerto Rico's asking price of $3 billion was too high, but other factors were also involved including the worldwide recession, problems in the banking industry and increased buyer selectivity. The Puerto Rican government reportedly could not lower its price for political reasons. Governor Hernandez-Colon had campaigned on a pledge that specified the price, and the legislature had written the pledged price into a law.

Telephone companies, Telecommunications systems, Puerto Rico, Activism, Political protest, National Government, Telephone Company, Telecommunications Industry, Political Issue

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