31.   Internet phone service offers cheaper rates than traditional fixed line providers like China Telecom.

32.   It is now serving the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kuala Lumpur City Centre and is also stepping up efforts to provide fixed line services to Cyberjaya and Putrajaya.

33.   Its fixed line business is expected to slow down.

34.   Manywere wondering how the six fixed line licencees would ever settle down toa comfortable and level playing field without slicing each other intopieces with cut-throat rates.

35.   Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui and Co., and Sumitomo Corp. said they will join their fixed line telephone, public telephone, and remote access services in April.

36.   Mobile phone subscriptions have shot up significantly, overtaking traditional fixed line customers, whose numbers have stagnated.

37.   Monti accused such incumbent telecommunications companies of trying to force new companies off the market by overcharging for access to the local fixed lines.

38.   Overall, it will end up with a loss because of continuing problems in its fixed line business, the company said.

39.   Regarding other developments, the spokesperson said the company has aggressive plans to invest in its fixed lines, mobile and payphones businesses for this year.

40.   TELECOMMUNICATION companies with fixed line licence will be automatically eligible to apply as an Internet service provider, Energy, Telecommunications and Posts Minister Datuk Leo Moggie said.