Historical Events tagged with "breakup"
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DOJ's Anti-Trust Suit Against AT&T Begins
The United States Department of Justice initiated its final anti-trust lawsuit against AT&T Corporation, targeting its monopolistic practices in the telecommunications sector. This legal action was aimed at dismantling what was known as the Bell System, which had a dominant influence over the telephone industry in the United States. The DOJ alleged that AT&T's control stifled competition and innovation. The trial proceedings and subsequent legal outcomes ultimately led to the breakup of AT&T, marking a significant transition in the landscape of telecommunications and competition in the industry.
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