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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (3731)	5/15/1999 9:16:00 PM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Respond to of 12823

I really wish US West went to the FCC to request, once again, that if they build their broadband networks, then they don't have to let competitors piggyback on it. I think the climate for the FCC agreeing to that request would be much more favorable than letting them do a long distance deal. Good point, Mike. As I understand the bill introduced by Senator John McCain, that is exactly what the bill does. The ILECs could go ahead and spend the money to install fast access technology and not have to share it with the CLECs. I think, in the current climate, the bill will pass. If the proposed merger between SBC-Ameritech is approved, then SBC would have long distance via Ameritech's purchase of part of Bell Canada. At least that is the way I understand. If that merger is approved, then it would be difficult for the FCC to say no to Global Crossing-Frontier-US West. Ken