Telephone services
Top executives from six major telecommunications companies testified before the Federal Communications Commission, assuring regulators that proposed megamergers will accelerate competition for local phone services. The executives, representing AT&T Corp., Bell Atlantic Corp., GTE Corp., SBC Communications Inc., Ameritech Corp., and Tele-Communications Inc., argued that their respective mergers
Telephone services
Bell Atlantic Corp. plans to take a significant financial hit, booking after-tax charges of approximately $1.1 billion against its third-quarter earnings. This substantial write-down is attributed to various factors, including writing down the value of international investments in Thailand and Indonesia, costs associated with an early retirement offer to
Telephone services
The proposed $62 billion merger of telecom service providers SBC and Ameritech has ignited a heated debate over the impact on competition in the telecommunications industry. Supporters argue that the merger will promote competition and add 8,000 new jobs, while opponents claim it will eliminate competition and create a
Telephone services
Ameritech, a leading US telecommunications provider, has acquired Clover Technologies, a network integrator, to significantly enhance its data capabilities. This acquisition will bolster Ameritech's technical expertise, expand its customer relationships, and increase its presences nationwide. The addition of Clover's 400 employees will complement Ameritech's
Telephone services
Dell Computer Corporation has announced an expansion of its ConnectDirect program, which aims to provide fast and easy internet access to its customers. As part of this expansion, Dell has partnered with Bell Atlantic to integrate ADSL services with their ADSL-ready Dimension PCs for home and small business customers. This
Telephone services
GlobeSpan Semiconductor, a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuit solutions, has partnered with Bell Atlantic to bring high-speed Internet service to the consumer market. The partnership involves GlobeSpan's Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) chipset, which is at the heart of Bell Atlantic's InfoSpeed DSL offering. This
Telecommunications industry
The data communications market is growing exponentially, driven by the convergence of technologies that enable fast and efficient communication of digital data. The market is expected to reach 25% year-on-year growth in Europe, with telecoms companies partnering and competing simultaneously to meet the needs of multinational clients. The recent joint
Telecommunications industry
Vertical Networks, a leading developer of integrated communications platforms, and AT&T, a leading provider of data services, have announced a partnership to co-market Vertical Networks' InstantOffice system, a fully integrated voice and data platform designed for corporate branch offices and small businesses. This innovative solution aims to
Telecommunications industry
In a bold move, AT&T is proposing to purchase Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI), the country's second-largest cable TV operator, in a deal valued at $48 billion. This merger aims to integrate cable systems with telephone service and high-speed Internet access, creating a single digital pipeline. Industry experts
Telecommunications industry
BellSouth Mobility excelled in customer satisfaction, ranking first among wireless communications providers in the Atlanta area, according to the 1998 U.S. Wireless Customer Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power and Associates. The study, which surveyed over 10,000 households in 22 markets, found that BellSouth Mobility scored 112 points,
Telecommunications industry
The largest telecommunications acquisition in history has taken place with WorldCom's purchase of MCI Communications, forming MCI WorldCom Inc. The combined entity, led by Bernard Ebbers, will control about a quarter of the $70 billion U.S. long-distance market and offer a package of telecommunications services in 17
Telecommunications industry
DII Group Inc.'s Multek China operation has become the first printed circuit board fabricator in the People's Republic of China to receive ISO 14001 environmental certification. This achievement coincides with DII Group's recent acquisition of Multek on August 27. Meanwhile, International Language Engineering has
