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      Rogers competes with Bell to enter the telephone market in 1989 | CBC.ca Loaded

      Rogers competes with Bell to enter the telephone market in 1989

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      Rogers competes with Bell to enter the telephone market in 1989

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      • Duration 4:59

      Ted Rogers makes a play to end Bell's long-distance monopoly in 1989. Aired on CBC's Venture on May 7, 1989.

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