Statement of Chairman William E. Kennard on the Potential Merger of SBC and Ameritech

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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 11, 1998

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD
ON THE POTENTIAL MERGER OF SBC AND AMERITECH

The bottom line question is: Is this merger going to create competition, or will it be a non-aggression pact? The Telecom Act was all about opening markets for competition. SBC and Ameritech must show us that this merger will serve the public interest and enhance competition.

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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 11, 1998
	STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON THE POTENTIAL MERGER OF SBC AND AMERITECH
	The bottom line question is: Is this merger going to create competition, or will it be a non-aggression pact? The Telecom Act was all about opening markets for competition. SBC and Ameritech must show us that this merger will serve the public interest and enhance competition. - FCC -