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• Cross purposes; PSC thinks federal bill would derail state broadband plan before it starts.(Michigan Public Service Commission)(Brief Article)

  - 2002-02-18

  As Gov. John Engler tries to pass his broadband plan, Michigan regulators are hoping to kill a federal bill that they say would counteract something Engler hopes to accomplish: spreading high-speed Internet access statewide. At issue is legislatio As Gov. John Engler tries...

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• State: Numbers of competitive phone lines, carriers have risen.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

  - 2001-07-09

  A study by the state Public Service Commission found that competitive telephone companies supplied 6.47 percent of the local trunk lines in Michigan as of the end of last year, up from 3.99 percent at the end of 1999. The study, released June 14,...

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• Ameritech learns cost of bad service to rivals.(Brief Article)

  - 2001-05-07

  LANSING - If Ameritech Michigan discriminates against competitors in providing services and access to its network, it could pay $337 million annually in damages. An order issued last month by the Michigan Public Service Commission sets up a plan f LANSING - If...

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• Ameritech complaints fall as rules tighten.(Brief Article)

  - 2001-04-09

  LANSING - After a year of service woes, Ameritech Michigan is again meeting a 36-hour state standard for phone-service repairs, and customer complaints are declining. But while Ameritech improves service, state regulators are drawing up new servic LANSING - After a year of...

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• Local calling areas to grow - somewhat.(Brief Article)

  - 2001-02-19

  LANSING - State regulators have defined how Michigan's local calling areas will expand, clearing the way for customer savings and reduced revenue for providers of local phone service. In an order designed to resolve a piece of Michigan's 2000 tele LANSING - State...

  Tags: Ameritech, commission, phone, PSC Inc., telecommunications

• Bell rings for local-toll brawl; Phone firms, state unclear on interpretation of provision.(telecommunication regulation, Michigan)(Brief Article)

  - 2000-07-17

  LANSING - There could be fallout over a provision in Michigan's new telecommunications law that expands local calling areas. State regulators have moved swiftly to gather interpretations of the provision, preparing for possible action after Gov. J LANSING - There could be fallout...

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• Law could alter phone service; Ameritech may face tough repair standards.(Brief Article)

  - 2000-07-03

  LANSING - Michigan's new telecommunications law could lead to tougher service standards for local phone companies such as Ameritech Michigan. Current standards are ``very badly outdated,'' said Gary Kitts, chief administrative officer of the Michi LANSING - Michigan's new telecommunications law could lead...

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• State to see how it stacks up in dot.com world.

  - 2000-03-13

  LANSING-The state is spending $241,500 to learn what information-technology and e-commerce companies need from Michigan, and how the state's climate for dot.coms compares to technology-friendly locations around the country. The Michigan Economic D LANSING-The state is spending $241,500 to learn what information-technology...

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• COMPETITION BIG ISSUE IN LAW REWRITE.

  - 1999-10-18

  LANSING - In the early discussions over rewriting Michigan's main telecommunications law, sides are forming: those who want bolster state powers over and regulation of companies such as Ameritech Corp., and those who don't. The rewrite is expecte LANSING - In the...

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• AMERITECH'S TIME IN LOCAL COURTS ADDS UP.

  - 1999-04-12

  LANSING - In just about any given month, you can find Ameritech Michigan and its competitors at loggerheads before state regulators or in the courts. They're battling over what they are required to do to compete, or just do business. Each side say ...

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