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by downrightmike 680 days ago
Via pure monopoly power
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ethbr1 679 days ago
AT&T didn't have a monopoly when it started.

It just burned a ridiculous amount of money stringing lines.

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edzitron 679 days ago
It also got broken up! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakup_of_the_Bell_System
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tazu 680 days ago
Isn't that sama's plan with "safety regulation"?
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downrightmike 680 days ago
No because even Nortel in canada was a required to buy at&t made phones
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