Background: The FCC today released its written order in the "Triennial Review" proceeding. The order allows MCI and other competitive carriers to continue offering local voice services to consumers nationwide. Unfortunately, the FCC's new rules could dramatically reduce competition in the high-speed Internet access market.
MCI will work with the states to facilitate the transition to its own facilities wherever feasible. The company will also work to overturn any restrictions on use of the so-called "last mile" broadband facilities.
The following statement should be attributed to Wayne Huyard, President of
MCI Mass Markets:
"We are very encouraged that the FCC has preserved competition in the residential market. Unfortunately, the Commission has jeopardized competition in the broadband market - which we believe will hurt consumers, and ultimately impede local competition.
MCI stands ready to work with the FCC and states to ensure continued access to the Bell-controlled public phone networks at cost-based rates. Together with regulators, we will work to remove the barriers that deter competition in the local phone market, and we will consider appropriate avenues to reverse the unfortunate decision restricting competition in the broadband marketplace."
| Area: | Global |
| Name: | Sudie Nolan |
| Tel: | 703-886-7311 |
