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Teleport Communications Group Files Petition to Become a Competitive Local Phone Company in California

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Teleport Communications Group (TCG), California's largest competitive local telecommunications provider, has filed a petition with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to become a full-service competitor in the state. As a result, TCG will be able to directly compete with Pacific Bell and GTE, offering California consumers a genuine choice when it comes to local telephone services and telecommunications providers. TCG has invested millions of dollars in local fiber optic networks and switching facilities in key areas, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, positioning itself to create the most advanced local telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • TCG has filed a petition with the CPUC to become a competitive local phone company in California, allowing it to directly compete with Pacific Bell and GTE.
  • The petition is part of TCG's plan to expand its services throughout the state, backed by significant investments in local fiber optic networks and switching facilities.
  • TCG operates a 337 route mile network in Los Angeles, serving areas such as Century City, Pasadena, downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, and Irvine.
  • The network features a sophisticated digital switch, enabling TCG to complete phone calls without relying on the local monopoly network.
  • TCG has filed an additional application for local exchange carrier status in Texas for the Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas.
  • As the nation's largest competitive local provider, TCG operates in 37 major markets and over 200 communities nationwide.

Statistics:

  • TCG has invested millions of dollars in local fiber optic networks and switching facilities in key areas, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
  • The company operates a 337 route mile network in Los Angeles, serving multiple areas.
  • TCG's digital switch enables it to complete phone calls without accessing the local monopoly network.
  • TCG exists in 37 major markets and over 200 communities nationwide.
  • Sept. 1 is the deadline for all local exchange carrier petitions to be filed with the CPUC.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Teleport Communications Group Files Petition to Become the Other Local Phone Company in California" (Aug. 31, 1995)
  • Teleport Communications Group press release (Aug. 31, 1995)

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