Surf these sites: BBC News -- The Telecommunications Revolution -- The telecommunications business is undergoing a revolution, driven by technology, mergers and deregulation. BBC News Online looks at its future. Bigger Isn''t Better -- "Merger-mania doesn''t help consumers, or democracy." Commentary critical of impact of proposed merger of MCI WorldCom and Sprint, and lack of regulatory oversight. (From Focus on the Corporation.) Broadband Cable: The Open-Access Debate -- Analysis and policy statement from NetAction organization, contending that cable industry should be allowed to develop broadband without being hampered by hasty over-regulation. Center for Media Education Opposes Unregulated Broadband -- Statement to FCC from organization warning about social and economic impact if cable companies have monopolies over broadband Internet access. FCC Broadband Internet Access Page -- List of resources from Federal Communications Commission regarding broadband Internet and access issues. Groups bristle at FCC report on high-speed Net -- Consumer and public interest groups angry at FCC plan not to regulate high-speed Internet networks.From CNet News.October 13,1999. Hands Off the Net -- A coalition of Net users campaigning for less government regulation of the internet High-Speed Internet Access -- Yahoo full coverage including updated news and links to other resources about high-speed bandwidth issues. Hold On to Your Phone Bill -- It''s Merger Time -- Commentary on lack of FCC concern about the effects of consolidation of telephone and broadcasting services on consumer interests and democracy. From Mother Jones. MCI WorldCom Press Releases -- Information from MCI WorldCom about proposed merger with Sprint, and their reasons for it. Open Access -- Article critical of possibility that cable companies will have total control over high-speed Internet access at the expense of consumers. By Gary Larson and Jeff Chester from AlterNet. Tech Law Journal -- Anti-Trust Page -- News on legislation, policies and other actions related to anti-trust laws and policies regarding the Internet and computer industry. Telecommunication Industries Association -- TIA is a full-service national trade organization with membership of 900 large and small companies that provide communications and information technology products, materials, systems, distribution services and professional services in the United States and around the world. The Main Event: Bernie vs. Mike -- C. Michael Armstrong of AT&T and Bernard J. Ebbers of MCI WorldCom each wants to dominate telecommunications in the 21st Century. Who will prevail? From Business Week Online. (Oct. 18, 1999) The Race for Access -- With dealmaking in the telecoms industry hotter than ever, the obsession with bandwidth and access will only grow, and will provide opportunities for business and consumers, write Todd Hixon and Craig Moffett in Worldlink Magazine.(July 1999). The Threat to the Net, By Pat Aufderheide -- Commentary in the February 2000 issue of The Progressive magazine contending that corporate cable and Internet providers may destroy freedom of access and expression on the Internet. ZD Net: Telecom giants could wield big hammer -- Commentary warning about the dominance over communications and daily life telcom conglomerates are acquiring through mergers. By John Dodge on ZD Net. (Includes reader forum.) ZDNet: Open Access: What''s At Stake? -- Detailed analysis and forum of social, technical and legal aspects of access to broadband Internet networks.
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