1.   A. Our belief is that wireless remains the fastest-growing engine in the telecom business.

2.   But almost as soon as the paperwork was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the bottom dropped out of the telecom business.

3.   Having quick access to Congress was important to telecom businesses lobbying for fewer regulations.

4.   It also allowed competition in the long-distance and telecom equipment manufacturing businesses.

5.   It intends to use its financial muscle to elbow its way into the unfamiliar telecom business.

6.   Klee is also upbeat about the prospects for the semiconductor business because he anticipates continued strong demand, especially from the telecom business.

7.   Moreover, none of the three was able to attract an international partner, which many analysts see as critical to success as the telecom business becomes increasingly global.

8.   Nortel and Lucent have plenty of company in the telecom business.

9.   Pirelli sold off much of its telecom business.

10.   The telecom business is a mess.