[comp.dcom.telecom] Questions About LiTel

fleming@uunet.uu.net (02/20/90)

>schoff@psi.com (Martin L. Schoffstall) writes:

>I believe the LiTel that you are talking about is owned by Williams
>Telecommunications Group (WTG) of Tulsa Oklahoma.  

A common misconception, but no.  WilTel bought LightNet (based in
Rockville, Maryland) to complete its nationwide network.  LiTel is
independent and based in Columbus, Ohio.  LiTel, WilTel, and several
other companies have a cooperative effort known as NTN (National
Telecommunications Network) to allow nationwide marketing and single
point-of-contact for customers.  Financially, LiTel and WilTel are
completely separate.

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