TITLE

The levitation of a giant

AUTHOR(S)

Cook, William J.; Egan, Jack

PUB. DATE

August 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;8/30/93, Vol. 115 Issue 9, p58

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines how a bold move into cellular communication is signaling new directions for American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T). Decision of AT&T Chairman Robert Allen to acquire all of McCaw Cellular Communications, headed by Craig McCaw; Specifics of the deal; Alarm which announcement set off; Allen's accomplishments; AT&T's cellular strategy.

ACCESSION #

9308250183

 

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