Telecommunications Mergers: Why They Matter to Local Governments

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Telecommunications Mergers: Why They Matter to Local Governments
What Are the Interests of Local Governments in Telecommunications in General, and Mergers in Particular?
Landlord of the Public Rights-of-Way
Landlord for the Public Rights-of-Way
Landlord for the Public Rights of Way
Regulator for Title VI “Cable Services”
Local Economic Growth
Local Economic Growth
Overview of Current Mergers
In General
All Networks Are Not Created Equal
Different Reasons for Each Merger
What is the Regulatory Approval Process?
AT&T/TCI
AT&T/TCI
AT&T/TCI
SBC/Ameritech Bell Atlantic/GTE
Conclusion

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