Record #:

2957

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 has eliminated local telephone company monopolies and opened the way for competition. By the end of 1996, at least fifteen companies will be competing statewide for local service.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p16,19-20

Subject(s):

Telephone companies; Telephone--United States--Deregulation