1.   Also bidding were France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and U.S. West Communications Group Inc.

2.   Also bidding were France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and U.S. West.

3.   Such organisations have inside information on what consultancy work may be up for bidding.

4.   Bidding against them are Rome, Stockholm, St Petersburg, Istanbul, Seville, Lille, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and San Juan.