I use to work for WorldCom. WorldCom is now a combination of 2 companies. LDDS and WilTel. LDDS bought out WilTel approximately 2 years ago. The WilTel folks specialized in data transmission, ATM/Frame relay, and Carrier/Reseller products. LDDS was geared toward regular long distance for small businesses (approx half of LDDS' employees were Sales people. The 2 companies were a good mix, one does what the other lacked. They run a lean outfit. My friends that still work their tell me that they've been partnering with several local telephone companies (GTE, Ameritech, Southwestern Bell, etc..) This may put them in a position to become the long distance arm for some customers with substantial traffic, it may also lead to them being acquired by a customer with deep pockets.
Financially, they took on a lot of debt when LDDS acquired WilTel. But, they are making a lot of money and they are growing fast and paying off the debt. I seriously believe that WorldCom will take the #3 spot away from Sprint within 3 years (is they don't get bought out first). Either way, its a growing company thats going to make money. Hope this helps, let me know if you have more specifc questions... |
