1.   Almost all wireless companies in Europe and the Middle East use the same digital technology, GSM, or global system for mobile communication.

2.   Although customers might have to sort through details of a new cell phone plan, customer service and billing could improve because most other wireless companies generate fewer gripes.

3.   Analysts expect it would follow up an AirTouch purchase with acquisitions of other regional wireless companies.

4.   And it needs improvement with many wireless companies.

5.   And last fall the German company was outbid by Worldcom in an attempt to acquire the U.S. long-distance and wireless company Sprint.

6.   And not all wireless companies oppose the bans on hand-held phones.

7.   And the new wireless company would be among the biggest in the nation.

8.   As wireless companies merge and form wide-ranging joint ventures, they are searching mostly to expand their geographic reach.

9.   Because Goldman had advised an investor in Orange of Britain, a wireless company Mannesmann itself wanted.

10.   Because of the way the software works, Phone.com requires wireless companies to use a unique ID number for each user when they request a Web page.