91.   BellSouth, which offers local phone service in nine southeastern states, said it will cut management and non-management jobs.

92.   Because of automation, phone service was largely uninterrupted, though customers did encounter problems in trying to get directory assistance, new service and repairs.

93.   Beyond standard cable television, Cox Communications products include high-speed Internet access, digital cable television and digital phone service.

94.   Bidding for concessions to operate long-distance phone service begins in April, with the winners to be chosen in October.

95.   Bell Atlantic earlier this week became the first Baby Bell to file applications to offer long-distance phone service outside of its core local phone market.

96.   Bell Atlantic offers local phone service in the east of the U.S. and cellular service nationwide.

97.   BellSouth Corp. -- Atlanta-based BellSouth provides local phone services in the Southeast, one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

98.   BellSouth provides local and wireless phone services in nine southeastern U.S. states and has extensive operations in Latin America.

99.   Besides Texas and California, SBC provides phone services in Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas.

100.   Both Bell Atlantic and Nynex are currently prohibited from providing long-distance phone service to their local customers.