Atlantic Telecom

Article Abstract:

Atlantic Telecom is a competitive local exchange carrier which focuses on services employing fixed radio access, in Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow, and high users such as internet surfers. The company plans a launch in Edinburgh, and aims for a 10% stake in the Scottish market by 2006. The company is carrying out trials of a fast data communications system which could be available at year-end 1999. Atlantic has also been awarded, in principle, five licenses by the United Kingdom Department of Trade and Industry for major urban areas in Wales and England.

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Company facts: GTE

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GTE is the biggest US provider of local phone services, and ranks fourth world-wide among publicly-traded phone companies. GTE aims to reduce telephone operations costs by an annual $1 billion by 1997. The company is seeking rapid growth of cellular calls and subscriptions, and new mobile licenses provide a strong growth area in the US. Emerging markets such as Asia and South America provide important opportunities for companies such as GTE.

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Atlantic Telecom

Article Abstract:

The performance of Atlantic Telecom is examined in detail. The company could become an acquisition target, and faces strong competition in the telecoms market.

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