Bell Companies Restructure Under AT&T Breakup Plans
Bell South and AT&T outline roles in a post breakup world with shared premises equipment and a combined billing approach. AT&T will manufacture and supply customer equipment, handle intercity service, and enter data processing through a new unit while Bell will provide, but not manufacture, premises gear and offer AMPS mobile service. Rate structures for access charges face FCC scrutiny, with hearings set through November and a move toward a single consolidated bill for consumers.