At & t will use the high - speed dsl asset purchased from the bankrupt northpoint to provide local service while leased network unit will be used to provide service in some states like michigan . worldcom will also use leased and purchased network to provide local telephone service in a bid to reduce access fees paid to local telephone companies At & t将利用从破产的northpoint公司收购来的高速dsl资产提供本地业务，利用租来的网络元素在部分州（如密歇根州）提供业务， worldcom也将通过租用和转售的网络提供本地电话业务，以减少付给本地电话公司的接入费。
