Possible Bailout for the BIG 3 Phone Companies?

Talks on capital hill recently turned to the forecast that the United States’ Biggest 3 telecommunications companies (AT&T, VERIZON, and SPRINT) may be requesting an economic bailout sometime in early 2010.

Missouri Phone companies Reject rules and regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Some say a lack of regulation led to much of the mess we’re seeing on wall street, which is why you may be surprised to learn that Missouri phone companies are telling regulators to stay out of their business.

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Missouri Phone Companies Say NO to Government Intervention

CenturyTel was first, then came Embarq followed by AT&T and two other phone companies, all telling the Missouri Public Service Commission that their rules don’t apply anymore.

The companies cite House Bill 1779 as reason why they can they can “opt out” of oversight.

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A Bailout for the BIG 3 Phone Companies?

Talks on capitial hill today turned to the forecast that the United States’ Biggest 3 telecommunications companies (AT&T, VERIZON, and SPRINT) may be requesting an economic bailout as early as December 15th 2008.