BAD HARDWARE WEEK

Part of the plot revolves around interaction of the government and the public with a large mythical monopoly that completely dominates the supply of telephone services in the US -- called, appropriately, "The Phone Company." Sound like anyone we knew in the 60s and early 70s?
The President's Analyst video
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99% BAD HARDWARE WEEK: 60s monopoly ? Like Russians had ? Please instead of  The Phone Company use name Verizon.