Armstrong pointed to the millions of dollars in fines levied against the Bell operating companies as proof of their unwillingness to deal fairly with would-be competitors. For example, he said Verizon admitted to mishandling more than a quarter of a million requests by competitors just in New York. The record of the past five years shows a steady march toward the re-monopolization of the industry. It's a march that needs to be stopped in its tracks. The Telecom Act provides the way.
Consumers can still benefit.
They can still have wider choices, more innovation, and great service at reasonable prices. On its fifth anniversary, it's up to all of us to finally bring the full benefits of the Telecom Act to consumers. These include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans, intentions and expectations. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include increased levels of competition, shortages of cellular handsets and other key equipment, restrictions on the Company's ability to finance its growth and other factors.