31.   But some analysts think BellSouth is getting set to use its elevated shares to make a bid for a new long-distance phone company.

32.   But the company acknowledged that the two new phones were not a perfect match for hand-held computers, particularly when it comes to screen size.

33.   But the new phones are still a long way from becoming the preferred low-cost Internet access device.

34.   But there is little difference between the new digital PCS phones and the digital cell phones that debuted in October.

35.   But White never asked for a new phone.

36.   But with the release of new wireless phones with Internet connectivity, consumers will have even more ring choices in the coming months.

37.   Call-management services are cheaper for the Bells to provide than labor-intensive services such as installing new phone line.

38.   Congress saw this as a way to promote local competition because fewer customers would pick a new phone company if they had to get new numbers.

39.   Consumers have complained about waiting for weeks for new phones and second lines.

40.   Congressmen have to devise ground rules for breaking up the existing state telephone companies and awarding concessions to new phone service providers.