Full investigation into MCI WorldCom/Sprint

United Kingdom

The Commission has decided to open a full investigation into the proposed merger between telecom companies MCI WorldCom and Sprint. In particular, it will focus its investigation on the provision of top level connectivity services in the Internet (i.e. those networks to whom anybody must directly or indirectly have access in order to get universal reach on the Internet). It will also investigate global telecommunication services to multinational companies and the termination in the US of international voice telephony calls. A final decision is expected in July. (IP/00/174, 21 February 2000)