AT&T controlled over 80% of the U.S. telephone system market
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By 1907, AT&T controlled over 80% of the U.S. telephone system market. Theodore Newton Vail rejoined the company as its President and negotiated with competitors, charging them fees for connecting to AT&T's long-distance network.
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