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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2000 |
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Paris at 202-418-7121 Mike Balmoris at 202-418-0253 |
STATEMENT OF WILLIAM E. KENNARD, CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, REGARDING AT&T'S RESTRUCTURING
ANNOUNCEMENT
Over 60 million American consumers rely on AT&T's long distance phone service. The Commission has the authority and the responsibility to ensure that this restructuring does not adversely impact the quality of consumer service, competition in the telecommunications markets, and the integrity of the telecommunications network.
I will continue to closely question the company about today's announcement and will insist that consumers' interests are protected.