WorldCom Wobbles On
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July 01, 2002 : WorldCom says it's reviewing financial statements as far back as 1999. What's left to find?
Carrier Scandals: Who's Next?
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July 01, 2002 : WorldCom may be the largest accounting scandal in US history, but it won't be the last, observers say.
PON Believers Hang Tough
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June 28, 2002 : Further layoffs haven't deterred proponents of passive optical networks (PONs), who insist big wins lie ahead
WorldCom Goes Boom
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June 26, 2002 : Bad accounting will subtract billions from its books, sending shockwaves through the market UPDATED 4PM ET
Oh, Brother! Adelphia's Chapter 11
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June 26, 2002 : Adelphia files for bankruptcy after shareholders learn they were helping fund golf courses and family loans
Qwest's Notebaert: It Can Be Fixed
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June 18, 2002 : Qwest's new CEO hints at management changes, asset sales, and a new search for small-business customers
XO Finally Files for Bankruptcy
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June 17, 2002 : After seven months of talks, XO Communications goes to bankruptcy; creditors include Cisco, Lucent, Nortel, Qwest
Broadband: Will It Bust a Move?
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June 10, 2002 : Research from several worldwide telecom groups highlights broadband access as key to telecom's future
WorldCom Strips Down
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June 05, 2002 : Carrier dumps the wireless resale business and eliminates 2,200 jobs; reports say thousands more layoffs are coming
AT&T Announces Financing Actions
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July 01, 2002 : In three separate actions, AT&T takes steps toward new bank facility, renews A/R securitization facility, registers $7B in notes
Verizon Offers Service in Maine
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July 01, 2002 : Verizon begins offering long-distance service in Maine, introduces one bill for both Verizon and Verizon Wireless nationwide
Court OKs Adelphia 'First Day Orders'
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June 28, 2002 : U.S. Bankruptcy Court clears Adelphia to fulfill pre-Chapter 11 filing obligations, including salaries and benefits for its employees
Cisco Lights Hong Kong
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June 27, 2002 : Hong Kong Broadband Network deploys Cisco metro Ethernet switching solution to build world's largest metro Ethernet broadband network
Nortel Wins China Metro Deal
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June 27, 2002 : China Unicom to deploy an optical solution based on Nortel Networks OPTera Metro Multiservice Platform in seven cities
Optical Solutions Wires Fargo
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June 26, 2002 : Optical Solutions and IdeaOne Telecom bring fiber optic connections to Fargo, N.D. High-speed Internet, yah?
Adelphia Files Chapter 11
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June 26, 2002 : Lenders agree to provide $1.5B in DIP financing, as Adelphia and subsidiaries commence Chapter 11 cases to aid financial restructuring
Delaware Supports Verizon Bid
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June 25, 2002 : Delaware Public Service Commission's support of Verizon long-distance bid improves Verizon's chances as it prepares to file with the FCC
DT Uses Inet QoS System
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June 25, 2002 : Deutsche Telekom places expansion order for Inet's GeoProbe, to address quality of service and network security
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