About the Film

When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications is a feature-length documentary that puts the telecommunications revolution into historical context. Commerce, technology, entertainment, travel, health, and all societal interaction are now so dependent on secure and reliable telecommunications that, if the plug were pulled, our nation and world would likely collapse. As our digital world grows increasingly complex, it’s critically important for Americans to understand what drives, threatens, and governs the technology on which we all depend.

Director's Message

Our film provides an understanding of the history of telecommunications market reform and how innovation has led to a world of choices today.

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​The brave individuals who have worked to ensure that we have an innovative telecommunications marketplace.

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A group of some of the finest filmmakers bringing the important story of When Wire Was King to the screen.

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