31.   Jackson initially opposed the deal, then changed his position when Ameritech agreed to sell part of its cellular business to a minority partnership.

32.   Jackson had opposed the merger of Ameritech and SBC Communications until Ameritech agreed to sell part of its cellular business to Davenport as a minority owner.

33.   It said it may consider exploring with TRI the possibility of merging their cellular businesses or cooperating in some other manner.

34.   Birla Tata was formed after a merger of the cellular businesses of the Aditya Birla group, the Tatas and AT and T.

35.   To us, we look at TRI as a good opportunity to strengthen our cellular business.