SBC Probed
SBC Communications may face fines, or restrictions on its ability to sell long-distance service, in three Southwestern states for providing incorrect information to regulators considering whether to allow the regional Bell into the long-distance market. The Federal Communications Commission is investigating the errors, which SBC said were not intentional.
Sprinting Backward?
Sprint is reconsidering plans for its much-touted Integrated On-Demand Network. An analyst said Sprint may cut back or even cancel the commercial launch of ION for small businesses and consumers. The big-business segment is not expected to be affected. ION technology lets users connect to the Net, send and receive faxes and make phone calls over a single phone line.
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New Security
Computer Associates International is offering a simple program for consumers and small businesses looking for strong, affordable PC and network protection. CAs security portal, my-eTrust.com, provides anti-virus and firewall features, as well as protection against malicious code. The portal also provides virus warnings.
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