Statement of Chairman William E. Kennard on AT&T Long Distance Announcement

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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 28, 1998

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON
AT&T LONG DISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

AT&T's announcement is premature, unwarranted and inconsistent with their own public proposals to the FCC. This announcement suggests that AT&T will raise rates to pay for universal service. But consumers are enjoying the lowest long distance rates in history. The FCC will continue to drive long distance prices down and ensure that consumers get the full story: no hidden charges on their bills and full disclosure of the significant cost reductions they receive.

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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 28, 1998
	STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON AT&T LONG DISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
	AT&T's announcement is premature, unwarranted and inconsistent with their own public proposals to the FCC. This announcement suggests that AT&T will raise rates to pay for universal service. But consumers are enjoying the lowest long distance rates in history. The FCC will continue to drive long distance prices down and ensure that consumers get the full story: no hidden charges on their bills and full disclosure of the significant cost reductions they receive. - FCC -