Statement of Chairman William E. Kennard on Bell Atlantic's Announced Action on Cramming

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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).

May 6, 1998

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON
BELL ATLANTIC'S ANNOUNCED ACTION ON CRAMMING

I applaud Bell Atlantic's speedy and forceful response to my call to the industry to solve the growing problem of cramming. The measures announced today set an example for the rest of the industry as to how to respond to the consumer fraud being perpetuated by a small number of bad actors. Bell Atlantic's action proves that much can be done to protect consumers from this problem. I hope it spurs other companies to take prompt action of their own.

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	Federal Communications Commission 1919 - M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov
	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).
	May 6, 1998
	STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON BELL ATLANTIC'S ANNOUNCED ACTION ON CRAMMING
	I applaud Bell Atlantic's speedy and forceful response to my call to the industry to solve the growing problem of cramming. The measures announced today set an example for the rest of the industry as to how to respond to the consumer fraud being perpetuated by a small number of bad actors. Bell Atlantic's action proves that much can be done to protect consumers from this problem. I hope it spurs other companies to take prompt action of their own.