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Lawrence E. Strickling, Ameritech's vice president for public policy, disputed claims that the company would not open the local market to competition if a particular phone bill passes. Ameritech's networks are already open to local competition in Illinois and Michigan, and the company remains committed to
Telecommunications industry
India's decision to award cellular licenses to joint ventures led by France Telecom, Australia's government-owned OTC, Bell South Corp., and Britain's Vodafone Group PLC, came as a blow to BCE Inc.'s international expansion plans. The telecommunications company had initially won a contract
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IDB Mobile, a joint venture between IDB Communications Group Inc. and Teleglobe Inc., has reported significant losses in its first six months this year, totaling $4.8 million. This is a substantial increase from the $1 million loss reported during the same period last year. IDB Communications has expressed concerns
Telecommunications industry
Telecom Australia has taken action against Optus Communications mobile phone dealer Let's Talk Communications, alleging that the company misrepresented the cost of its MobileNet mobile phone service to lure customers away. The Federal Court filing is the latest development in a heated $1.5 billion mobile phone industry
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The US Justice Department has asked for a deadline extension until July 18 to file its response to AT&T's proposed acquisition of McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. The move comes as the department works out an agreement with AT&T to address antitrust concerns, with the
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The Lin Broadcasting Corporation, a telecommunications company that operates cellular phone systems in five of the nation's top markets, plans to buy an ABC television affiliate and then spin off seven TV stations to shareholders. This move makes Lin essentially a cellular company, positioning it for a potential
Telecommunications industry
Sprint Corp. has announced discussions to form a global partnership with France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom, two of the world's largest telecommunications operating companies. The news comes after Sprint broke off merger talks with General Motors Corp.'s Electronic Data Systems Corp. The alliance aims to provide
