FCC Orders More Long-Distance Rate Cuts: The...
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FCC Orders More Long-Distance Rate Cuts: The Federal Communications Commission again ordered local phone companies to reduce what they charge long-distance companies to connect with local networks. The FCC ordered a nationwide $1.1-billion cut in these access charges, effective July 1. Long-distance carriers, including American Telephone & Telegraph, MCI and US Sprint, typically pass along to their customers savings from such cuts.