Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1984-01-13

Duration: 00:09:16

Subjects: Telephone | Local telephone service | American Telephone and Telegraph Company | SOUTH CENTRAL BELL | Business

Contributors:

• Johnson, Ken Host
• Courtney, Beth Host
• Ekings, Robyn Reporter
• Williams, Tom Interviewee
• Woods, Greg Interviewee
• Myers, Ann Interviewee

This segment from the January 13, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ report on the impact of the court-ordered break-up of AT&T on consumers’ telephone service. This report touches on the changes related to telephone equipment, repairs, and rates. She interviews: Tom Williams of South Central Bell; Greg Woods of Gage Telephone System; and Ann Myers of the Office of Consumer Protection. Hosts: Ken Johnson and Beth Courtney