Title :
Telecommunications and the future
Author :
Johnson, James L.
Abstract :
The effect of deregulation on the telecommunications industry and GTEs strategy in the resulting competitive environment are examined. The impact of increased competition on research and development efforts is discussed. The relationships among the US Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the industry are explored. Economic factors in a system that carries unregulated as well as regulated services and goals for the industry are considered.<>
Keywords :
economics; government policies; telecommunication; FCC; Federal Communications Commission; GTE; US Congress; USA; competitive environment; deregulation; economic factors; research and development efforts; telecommunications industry; Central office; Communication equipment; Communication industry; Communication switching; Companies; Explosives; Ice; Telephone equipment; Telephone sets; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
