Qwest Communications is looking at enforcement options following ...
Qwest Communications is looking at enforcement options following AT&T’s rejection of its request for “equal access” to latter’s cable networks in Colo. and Wash., Qwest Senior Vp-Policy & Law Steven Davis told us. Citing 9th U.S. Appeals Court, San…
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Francisco, ruling that cable-delivered Internet access was telecom offering, Qwest in Dec. had sought interconnection with AT&T equipment and transmission facilities that underlay its cable modem services (CD Dec 18 p3). Qwest had been told by AT&T’s regulatory lawyers that it wouldn’t be possible to comply with request, Davis said. Enforcement options being considered include state PUCs and FCC, he said. Legal action is another but slower option. Qwest’s seeking equal access to underlying transport facility had nothing to do with AT&T ISP choice trial in Boulder, Colo., which was open access trial. Qwest spurned offer to participate there. AT&T spokesman said there was “no provision of law or regulation” that required company to comply with Qwest’s request. He said AT&T was interested in talks on commercial arrangement and wanted Qwest to become part of Boulder trial.