Deregulation in the United States

• Breaking Up Ma Bell (1983)

  • Justice Department antitrust suit
  • Results in agreement and Consent Decree
  • AT&T keeps long-distance service, equipment manufacturing
  • LECs divided among 7 Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)--”Baby Bells”
  • Court-administered limits on AT&T & RBOCs

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