Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Businessman
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
Consumer rights
|
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Maryland
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Telecom Hall of Fame Inductee
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1930-07-09
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| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advocacy for consumer choice
Support for technology research Advocacy for fair competition Advancement of digital communication Innovation in long-distance calling Job creation in telecom Support for telecom education programs Support for telecom startups |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1992-01-12
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| gptkbp:founded |
MCI
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
H. William McGowan
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Telecom pricing strategies
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Market competition
Telecom mergers and acquisitions Telecom infrastructure development Telecom market dynamics Telecom market entry strategies Telecom service innovation Telecom service quality Telecom technology advancements Telecom customer service standards Telecom investment strategies Telecom regulatory frameworks Telecom workforce development Telecom pricing models Deregulation of the telecom industry Telecom consumer advocacy. Telecom pricing transparency |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Telecommunications policy
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Future telecom entrepreneurs
|
| gptkbp:involved |
Public speaking
Community service Corporate governance Corporate social responsibility Mentorship programs Industry associations Regulatory reform Business strategy development |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Founding_MCI_Communications_Corporation
Telecommunications industry innovation |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneering competition in telecom
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
MCI
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:netWorth |
$1 billion
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Entrepreneur
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Education initiatives
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
nan
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
|
| gptkbp:role |
CEO
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary McGowan
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:William_S._McGowan
|