This could be a growth opportunity for ATT with a quicker payoff.
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This is something that will not affect the stock price ... the stock and other Baby Bells are all good buying opportunities. There is a lot of volatility associated with these companies, but if you want to ride it out they are good buys.Jeffrey Kagan
Will it be flawless No. Will there be some customers that slip through the cracks Yes. But for the majority of orders, they will be ready. The only way to get to 100 percent is on the fly.
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Customers who make a move to a big telephone company or a big cable operator will do so because they're offering multiple services at a discount, or you can buy a la carte from multiple service providers if one-stop-shopping can't compete on price. Unlike Ma Bell a quarter-century ago, consumers have a lot more choices today and they're growing.
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SBC is facing pressure from at least two areas -- competition and the economy. Contrary to what many people might think, competitors are making a real dent in SBC's business.
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On the one hand, ATT says this is going to be a very powerful competitor. On the other hand, they say they don't think they'll have many regulatory problems. I think they're in a state of denial. I think the regulators are going to be very tough on this.
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