Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
businessman
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Notre_Dame
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
MCI WorldCom
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| gptkbp:awards |
Telecom Hall of Fame Inductee
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1927-06-06
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
advancing technology in telecommunications
pioneering competition in the long-distance telephone market |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1992-03-18
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| gptkbp:founded |
MCI
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William J. McGowan
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| gptkbp:influenced |
telecommunications policy
the growth of the internet business practices in telecommunications the integration of technology in education business strategies in the tech industry the standardization of telecommunications protocols the development of telecommunications infrastructure the transformation of the telecommunications landscape. the advancement of satellite communications the competitive landscape of telecommunications the development of broadband technology the development of fiber optics technology the evolution of mobile communications the expansion of telecommunications services the globalization of telecommunications the regulatory environment for telecommunications the rise of VoIP technology |
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
mergers and acquisitions in telecommunications
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
philanthropy in education
supporting community development initiatives telecommunications industry innovation supporting innovation in technology advocating for consumer rights promoting corporate social responsibility supporting diversity in the workplace leadership in corporate governance supporting research and development in telecommunications advocating for fair competition strategic partnerships in telecommunications promoting environmental sustainability in business practices advocating for consumer protection laws founding_MCI_Communications_Corporation |
| gptkbp:legacy |
impact on deregulation of telecommunications
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:occupation |
entrepreneur
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| gptkbp:positionHeld |
CEO_of_MCI
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary McGowan
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