Competition and Chaos - The U.S. Telecommunications Industry Since the 1996 Telecommunications Act

Author: Robert W. Crandall (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book provides a panoramic view of the development of the U.S. telecommunications industry over nearly a decade, from the implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to the first half of 2005. It showcases the overall development of the U.S. telecommunications industry after the act's passage, analyzes the impact of the act on incumbent local companies, examines the survival conditions of long-distance operators, highlights the rapid growth of wireless communications, and explores the rise of broadband.