1.   Analysts attributed the decline to concern revenue will decline because of falling international phone rates and delays in gaining regulatory approval to charge higher local rates.

2.   Analysts say the BT-MCI talks are sure to spark more alliances among international phone companies.

3.   Analysts say the talks are sure to spark more alliances between international phone companies.

4.   Analysts welcomed the move, while saying DDI will have trouble squeezing additional profit out of the competitive market for international phone services.

5.   At least seven international phone companies have expressed interest in bidding on Emetel, scheduled for auction to the highest bidder next month.

6.   -- International phone companies will move to broaden their services to attract the profitable customers who require a variety of services.

7.   But the big international phone companies have formed alliances with each other to spin powerful new communications webs for customers.

8.   Buying ACC would cut the fees Tel-Save pays other carriers to complete its international calls and give it access to the fast-growing international phone business.

9.   Celcom yesterday announced it has been inducted into an international digital phone network known as the Global System for Mobile Communications.

10.   Deane said the price-cuts are possible because Telecom has negotiated cost reductions with the international phone companies involved.