Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 16, 2001

Robert Berger – Citynet Telecommunications Inc

ROBERT G. BERGER, Chairman and CEO of CityNet Telecommunications, Inc., is recognized as a world-renowned expert in the competitive local telecommunications marketplace, and a frequent speaker on issues related to broadband, networking, the last mile and interconnection. With more than 20 years' experience as a Telecommunications Attorney, he has worked with WinStar Communications and the law firm of Swidler & Berlin, focusing on the FCC and state regulatory matters, as well as federal and state legislative matters, dealing with local telecommunications and interconnection. As part of his community service, Mr. Berger serves as Commissioner and Vice-Chairman of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the nation's seventh largest water and wastewater treatment utility. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of the history and evolution

of CityNet Telecommunications, Inc.?

Mr. Berger: CityNet was founded in 1999. There were 12 of us who

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