1.   Sprint executives also sent a clear message that they would be cautious about building wireless networks.

2.   Sprint executives applauded the move.

3.   Sprint executives remember the difficulties of running the Sprint long-distance operations in its early days in partnership with GTE Corp. of Stamford, Conn.

4.   Sprint executives admitted that they had indeed had a bad quarter, but insisted that the market reaction was overblown.

5.   Sprint executives repeatedly have told Wall Street they will lower that expense.

6.   Sprint executives acknowledge the transition to One Sprint is slow.

7.   Sprint executives readily admit that one of the primary reasons for One Sprint is its potential to cut costs.

8.   Sprint executives have not been as keen about a potential acquisition by a regional Bell company, at least right now.

9.   Sprint executives said Thursday that having a wireless service helped win the contract.

10.   Sprint executives want to know that, too.