CenturyLink sounds off on special access debate, wants cable operators included as competition [telecom]

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By Samantha Bookman

Incumbent provider CenturyLink said it wants to work with the Federal Communications Commission on its proposed changes to special access pricing, but has a few opinions on specific matters set out by the FCC in early May. Those matters include wireless backhaul and the method by which competition in various markets is determined - including cable competitors.

CenturyLink executives met on Monday with the FCC's Office of General Counsel and the Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss their concerns, according to a filing posted Wednesday.