The Collapse of AT&T's Natural Monopoly in Long-Distance Telephone Service

question 82

Multiple Choice

The collapse of AT&T's natural monopoly in long-distance telephone service was caused by

• A)Satellite technology that made it easier and less expensive for new companies to provide long-distance service.
• B)The takeover of the telephone industry by the U.S.government.
• C)Government regulation because of illegal collusion between ATamp;T and foreign competitors.
• D)Inadequate profits.

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