Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> April 2, 2001

The Outlook For Clecs: James Freidland – Robertson Stephens

JAMES FRIEDLAND is a Principal and Senior Analyst in the research department at Robertson Stephens specializing in telecom services companies. He was previously associated with Volpe Brown Whelan, Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder. Mr. Friedland received a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU. Profile
TWST: What does the term CLEC mean in the communications industry today?

How broadly is it defined?

Mr. Friedland: The term CLEC stands for competitive local exchange

carrier. CLECs provide