1 EXHIBIT 10.17 STOCK ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This STOCK ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 17th day of January, 1997 (the "Execution Date") by and among IXC Communications,...Stock Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Merger • March 11th, 1997 • Ixc Communications Inc • Telephone communications (no radiotelephone) • Texas
