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Telecommunications Competitive Landscape Shari M. Binkney December 9, 2002 Duquesne University Introduction In this paper, I will present the following four topics: a summary of the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry; competition: is more or less necessary in the industry; how competition has influenced my business and life; and what leaders should consider when selecting partners from these competitors. Competitive Landscape Summary The competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry has become a major race down the information superhighway. With technological advancements creating new and better ways to communicate, competition in the telecommunications industry seems to have become more than just local and long distance services; these services now include voice, data, Internet access, cable TV, and multimedia. Because of this expansion, competition has become a major challenge (Bonocore 4). The emergence of so many providers makes competition possible, but it may not be the fierce competition of firms offering identical services as in long-distance telephony. Each of these technologies is distinctly different, with advantages and disadvantages. Even if there are many providers that could serve a given residence, there may only be one that can provide what that customer wants (Peha). There are too many companies to determine which ones will come out on top, but Bonocore feels that these six companies have a chance, they are: AT&T, MCI WorldCom, SBC Communications, Verizon Communications, Deutsche Telekom, and British Telecommunications (24 - 30). Competition: More or Less Since the AT&T divestiture in 1984, competition has finally been realized in the telecommunications industry.
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