AT&T, the poster child for telecommuting, the company that practically invented telecommuting as we know it, appears to be forcing its teleworkers back into the office.

Yikes.  As someone who telecommutes full time (and absolutely loves it), I really feel bad for those workers.  Apparently, the suits at SBC, who recently acquired AT&T, don't share the former management's liberal views regarding work arrangements.  This is a scenario I sometimes worry about, as the company I work for, Corillian, has been acquired by CheckFree, which is in turn being acquired by Fiserv. 

Well, if it happens, it happens.  I'll enjoy it while I can.  I have a feeling, though, that with the rising costs of transportation and energy, AT&T may be an oddity.  I think it's likely more companies will embrace telework.