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The Last Mile: A Race For Local Telecommunications Competition Policy, Craig D. Dingwall
The Last Mile: A Race For Local Telecommunications Competition Policy, Craig D. Dingwall
Federal Communications Law Journal
Although AT&T relinquished control of its local exchange carriers (LECs) in 1983, competition in the local telecommunications market has not flourished. Instead, Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) still retain the bulk of the market share for local exchange services, and most customers cannot access alternative local exchange service providers. In the long-distance market, however, increased competition has provided customers with better services at lower costs. In order to reproduce the notable consumer advantages found in the long-distance market, consumers must have consistent, convenient access to a multiplicity of alternative service providers.
The Author examines barriers surrounding the lack of competition in …