BellSouth Responds To Pro-Competition Legislation Introduction
30 Juin 2005 - 11:10PM
PR Newswire (US)
BellSouth Responds To Pro-Competition Legislation Introduction
WASHINGTON, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Two different but similarly
pro- competition pieces of legislation have been introduced in the
Congress today that will speed the introduction of competitive
video services throughout the country. The following can be
attributed to Herschel Abbott, BellSouth vice president of
government affairs. "We applaud the introduction of these bills as,
when enacted, they will provide benefits to consumers by
streamlining competitive entry into the video market. While we
would prefer that these legislative efforts be included in the
update to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which is being
discussed by the Congress, we are encouraged that these pieces of
legislation go a long way in advancing these issues and we look
forward to working with members of Congress to ensure that these
concepts are adopted into law. There are some changes that we would
like to see made, but it would be inappropriate to comment about
them until we have discussed the issues with the sponsors of the
bills." About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a
Fortune 100 communications company headquartered in Atlanta,
Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent ownership of
Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data
provider with more than 50 million customers. Backed by award
winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most comprehensive
and innovative package of voice and data services available in the
market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small
business customers can bundle their local and long distance service
with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite
television and Cingular(R) Wireless service. For businesses,
BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long distance voice
and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers online and
directory advertising through BellSouth(R) RealPages.com(R) and The
Real Yellow Pages(R). BellSouth believes that diversity and
fostering an inclusive environment are critical in maintaining a
competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. More
information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com/ . DATASOURCE: BellSouth Corporation
CONTACT: Joe Chandler, Media Relations of BellSouth,
+1-404-829-8700, or Cingular, +1-404-312-1964, or Web site:
http://www.bellsouth.com/
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