21.   But perhaps more likely would be purchase of new licenses in federal auctions scheduled for late this year.

22.   By aggressively bidding for the new federal wireless licenses, they said, they will quickly expand to stretch from coast to coast.

23.   Combined with the deferred payment for new licenses, Riker said, his cash needs will be far less than they might appear at first blush.

24.   Congress will determine whether the new licenses for digital broadcasting are auctioned or given to broadcasters.

25.   Communications giants are scrambling to reshape their industry, driven by a federal deadline for bidders on new wireless licenses.

26.   Earlier in November, Deutsche Telekom surprised its European rivals by abruptly dropping out of the race to acquire a new wireless license in France.

27.   Eight new publishing licenses have been issued by the pro-reform Ministry for Culture and Islamic Guidance.

28.   Either way, the transition and issuance of new licenses is a chance to make clear the public interest obligations broadcasters must fulfill, Hundt said.

29.   Early this year, NBC Asia, which shows news on Wharf, called for the government to issue new licenses.

30.   European Union nations, and eventually those in Eastern Europe, are all awarding new licenses.