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In a significant development, Harris Corporation, a leading international communications equipment company, has announced the formation of a partnership consisting of leading telecommunications companies, including Ameritech, Bell Atlantic, BellSouth, Raytheon, SBC, Sprint, and U S WEST. The partnership, known as The Harris FTI Team, aims to respond to the Federal
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Vodafone AirTouch of the UK and Bell Atlantic of the US have announced a groundbreaking merger of their wireless assets, creating the largest mobile telephone business in the US. The new company, valued at $70-$80 billion, aims to compete with AT&T Wireless for brand dominance in the
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Vodafone AirTouch Plc and Bell Atlantic Corp. announced their new U.S. wireless business on Tuesday, September 21, 1999, at a conference in New York, attended by key executives including Ivan G. Seidenberg, Chairman, President and CEO of Bell Atlantic Corp., Chris Gent, Chief Executive of Vodafone AirTouch Plc, and
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As part of its broader efforts to deliver high-speed services, AT&T announced an expanded strategy at the NetWorld+Interop forum, amidst a backdrop of company-wide job cuts aimed at saving $2 billion. Key to this strategy is the introduction of digital subscriber lines (DSL) over phone lines, which
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AT&T has launched its broadband business services portfolio, providing cable internet and digital subscriber line (DSL) internet solutions to large businesses, remote office locations, telecommuters, and small business customers. The initial roll out of AT&T's broadband business services will offer DSL internet access in
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Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. has announced the completion of a significant equity investment from Qwest Communications International Inc. and a group of high-tech investment funds, totaling $251 million. This strategic partnership is expected to accelerate ART's efforts to provide high-speed internet services to businesses across 40 top communications
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The proposed merger between Qwest Communications International Inc. and U S WEST, Inc. has received a significant boost as they received clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), clearing the way for the two companies to move forward with regulatory approval by the Federal Communications Commission and several
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Noosh, Inc. and Cisco Systems, Inc. announced the integration of Noosh's e-commerce service, Noosh.com, and Cisco's networking solutions to deliver end-to-end business solutions to customers in the printing industry. This collaboration makes networking infrastructure and connectivity services available to Noosh customers, enhancing their access to
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In 1999, Liberty Media Corporation made significant strides in its expansion and consolidation of assets in the telecommunications and entertainment sectors. The company's definitive agreement with AT&T to acquire AGI in a tax-free all-stock transaction valued at $3 billion marked a major milestone in its growth
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Powerize.com, a leading internet aggregator and distributor of business and financial information, has added Joe Kellagher as its new Vice President of Product Management. Kellagher will lead the development of the Powerize.com website, bringing his experience and expertise in building high-traffic websites and e-commerce to the role. He
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The proposed merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE is facing opposition from Sprint, a global communications company, which claims that the merger will lead to higher prices and reduced competition for Kentucky consumers. Sprint officials participated in a Kentucky Public Service Commission hearing in Frankfort, arguing that the merger would
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Harrisburg, Pa., August 17 - Bell Atlantic, led by CEO Daniel J. Whelan, has issued a direct challenge to AT&T and MCI WorldCom, urging them to end their delaying tactics and implement the local competition plan in Pennsylvania that they have been offering in New York. Under this
