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To: SteveG who wrote (8837)	1/8/1998 9:40:00 AM
From: SteveG	Respond to of 21342

<A> Long Distance Ruling Applies to Bell Atlantic; Judge's Decision Allows Company to Provide Long Distance Service NEW YORK -- A federal judge, today granted Bell Atlantic's request to participate in a landmark court case that will allow the company to offer long distance and other services. U.S. District Judge Joe Kendall, of Wichita Falls, Texas, accepted Bell Atlantic's motion, filed by the company on Dec. 30 to intervene in the case. Under the judge's ruling, Bell Atlantic -- along with SBC and US West -- can offer bundled local, long distance, and other services without lengthy delays. On Dec. 31, Kendall struck down several key provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as unconstitutional, noting that they restrict the regional Bell companies' right to compete in long distance by unfairly delaying their entry. However, the judge preserved all provisions of the Act requiring that Bell companies continue to open their local markets to competitors. "We're pleased with the judge's decision to accept our motion," said James G. Cullen, president and CEO, Bell Atlantic's Telecom Group, "Our aggressive plans to keep opening local markets are unchanged." Bell Atlantic -- formed through the merger of Bell Atlantic (NYSE: BEL) and NYNEX (NYSE: NYN) -- is at the forefront of the new communications, information and entertainment industry. With 40 million telephone access lines and 5.8 million wireless customers worldwide, Bell Atlantic companies are premier providers of advanced wireline voice and data services, market leaders in wireless services and the world's largest publishers of directory information. Bell Atlantic companies are also among the world's largest investors in high-growth global communications markets, with operations and investments in 21 countries. INTERNET USERS: Bell Atlantic news releases, executive speeches, news media contacts and other useful information are available at Bell Atlantic's News Center on the World Wide Web (http://www.ba.com). To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for personalized automatic delivery of Bell Atlantic news releases. =================== Bell Atlantic/Texas -2: Kendall Accepts Intervention Motion NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A federal judge in Texas said Bell Atlantic Corp. (BEL) could participate in a court case that could allow it to offer long-distance services. U.S. District Judge Joe Kendall accepted Bell Atlantic's motion to intervene in a case that was filed by SBC Communications Inc. (SBC) and backed by U S West Communications Group (USW). Kendall on New Year's Eve ruled in favor of the suit, which says provisions in the 1996 telecommunications-reform law unfairly hampered efforts by the Baby Bells to enter the long-distance telephone business. As reported earlier Wednesday, the Justice Department has asked Kendall to freeze the decision, saying it is promoting regulatory confusion. Bell Atlantic filed Dec. 30 to join the lawsuit.