Pressured them to knuckle under or have their long distance service cut-off. Vail proposes the concept of regulated monopoly. State lawmakers establish own regulatory control. State regulatory commissions control telephone rates. Establishment of Federal Communication Commission Controls interstate and international communications.
Universal service is identified as the primary goal of telecommunications policy.
By 1956, Bell System has complete control of the US telecommunications infrastructure. Bell System seeks to monopolize mobile communications market. Permits other companies to provide radio-operated services. Consent decree no longer allows Western Electric to manufacture mobile equipment. It is restricted to selling equipment to the Bell System.