Regional Telecoms Take Hit After FCC Ruling
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Reporter: David Speakman
Date: 11-18-1999
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Headline: Regional Telecoms Take Hit After FCC Ruling
Regional US telecoms took a hit Thursday after the Federal Communications Commission ruled they must share their phone lines with DSL competitors.
Now companies like Covad, Northpoint and Rhythms Netconnections will be able to use a home or business existing telephone lines to provide their DSL service.
Currently, subscribers to independent DSL carriers must pay for the installation of an additional DSL-only phone line.