Since 1984, the U.S. telecommunications services industry has experienced profound changes caused by deregulation and rapid technological change.
Competition now exists in most segements of the domestic industry.
Local services, the only sector of the industry that remains monopolistic, currently faces the prospect of increased competition as changes in technology and law enable various providers to compete in local markets. ESA working papers are a vehicle for circulating preliminary results for information and comment within and outside the Department of Commerce. ESA working papers have not received formal Departmental review and do not represent official positions of the Department of Commerce. If you experience problems downloading a file check if you have the proper application to view it first. Information about this may be contained in the File-Format links below.