11.   Brazilian stocks were little changed as concern over bellwether stock Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA was offset by gaining phone equipment makers and regional telecom companies.

12.   Brewer is cautiously optimistic about the possibilities of striking a deal with telecom companies such as BellSouth to offer MindSpring DSL service.

13.   But many telecom companies are breaking up.

14.   But Schechter was convinced that buying Mobilee would give his telecom company a key new product to sell to its existing customers.

15.   But while telecom companies say bundling will help simplify our lives, there are potential drawbacks.

16.   By joining forces, telecom companies are able to trim fat from their combined operations and save money by itemizing every service on a single bill.

17.   Civic pride, too, plays a role since telecom companies tend to be prominent players on their local scenes.

18.   Discussions between Oftel, BT -- led by its new chief executive, Peter Bonfield -- and other telecoms companies will continue.

19.   Each company is owned outright or controlled by telecom companies in the United States.

20.   Even as Mahathir criticized foreign stockbrokers, he liberalized foreign ownership of stock brokerages and telecom companies.