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Postley, John. "How ATT Works." 06 September 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/att.htm> 13 May 2008.
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Introduction to How AT&T Works
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Theodore Vail
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One Policy, One System: Universal Service
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What AT&T Did (and Still Does)
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The End of Monopoly
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After the Breakup
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Introduction to How AT&T Works
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Theodore Vail
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One Policy, One System: Universal Service
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What AT&T Did (and Still Does)
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The End of Monopoly
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After the Breakup
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