Jennings_Richard/pinewood_lab_hpopd@hpopd.pwd.hp.com (03/10/91)
Duopoly is dead. The long awaited decision to end the two horse race in British telecommunications between BT and Mercury carries implications for the future of telecom in Britain, and for the current players, especially BT. Secretary of State for the Department of Trade and Industry, Peter Lilley, said the plans would "stimulate competition" and lead to the reduction of telephone charges for customers. The proposals include allowing more companies to apply for licences to run local, trunk and international services. Mobile and cable operators will have greater freedom to provide services, said Mr. Lilley. Richard Jennings, Software Development Engineer Pinewood Information Systems Division Hewlett-Packard Nine Mile Ride Voice: (+44)/(0) 344 763738 Wokingham Fax: (+44)/(0) 344 763526 Berkshire RG11 3LL E-mail: richi@hpopd.pwd.hp.com England or: richi@hpopd.pwd.hp.co.uk