How Judge Greene's recent decision changes business telecomm.

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Judge Harold H. Greene lifts the AT&T anti-trust consent decree restrictions

District of Columbia District Court Judge Harold H. Greene's decision to annul the AT&T anti-trust consent decree restrictions but at the same time impose a 'stay order' that Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) have been unsuccessful in overturning will have numerous effects on the telecommunications industry. Since the stay order inhibits RBOCs from peddling any information services on their own, it is likely that they will try to engage in partnerships with existing information service carriers to gain a competitive edge. Newspaper, cable television and other communications firms that offer information services, however, will have an advantage over RBOCs because of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restrictions on the latter parties. RBOCs will likely focus on local telephone and more innovative services until the court reaches a decision in their favor.

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How Judge Greene's recent decision changes business telecomm.

On July 25, Judge Harold H. Greene, of the District Court for the District of Columbia, said he was lifting the AT&T antitrust consent decree's restrictions on the provision of information services by the RBOCs (Regional Bell Ope...

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