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Question and Pledge
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vii Question and Pledge Why are the history and evolution of telecommunications and the forces that have affected the telecommunications environment important? Anyone who has ever studied history or been interested in genealogy need not ask this question. Actually, if you have taken the time to read the question, then it is likely that you already know the answer. If not, or if you aren’t sure, then my pledge to you is that by the time you finish this text, you will know the answer to this question and have a greater appreciation for telecommunications in the United States. You may even be able to use this appreciation and knowledge to extrapolate the future of telecommunications within the U.S. and also perhaps globally. Some may even turn this knowledge, appreciation, and ability into opportunity. While the events of the past have been significant and important, the best is yet to come! ...