JONES.docx

October 19, 1998
Andrew Jones, Regulatory Attorney
Sprint Telecommunications Corporation
8140 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
RE: GTE and Bell Atlantic Merger
Dear Mr. Jones:
In response to your E-Mail inquiry on October 9, 1998, GTE and Bell Atlantic have filed a notice of their impending merger with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.  Pursuant to your request, I have enclosed a copy of the notice provided by GTE.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Donald L.  Howell, II
Deputy Attorney General
DLH/vld:L:Jones
Enclosure
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