WILLIAMS COS <WMB> UNIT EXPANDING FIBER OPTICS
Williams Cos said its
telecommunications company is spending 22 mln dlrs to expand
its fiber optic telecommunications system.
    Its subsidiary, known as WilTel, said the expansion stems
from customer demand which has exceeded its expectations.
    It said the expansion will increase from 25,000 to 50,000
voice circuits on the Chicago to Kansas City segment of the
WilTel system, and from 16,0000 to 40,000 on the Kansas City to
Los Angeles segment.
 Reuter
