91.   Take SBC Communications, formerly Southwestern Bell, whose business goes far beyond its basic service area of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas.

92.   The Bells have not been allowed to offer long-distance service in their own service areas.

93.   The commission has said it intended to set up exclusive service areas, and Oregon state courts have upheld that interpretation during related legal proceedings, PGE argues.

94.   The company also plans to step up its growth in the services area, which includes installations, repair services and appliance and electronics repair.

95.   The company is seeking to position itself to sell gas and electricity outside its traditional service area as other states open up their power markets to competition.

96.   The company wants to raise capital to expand into the financial services area and prop up its ratings.

97.   The escapees frisked store employees near the customer service area in the front, then herded them into the break room, where they were tied up.

98.   The expansion of cell phone service areas, and the introduction of systems that minimize roaming charges, make wireless phone service more handy and more affordable.

99.   The fact that the company already controls a majority of local access lines in its service areas gives it a significant advantage.

100.   The main complaints seem to come from those who are on the edge of the service area.