91.  Cable was born of choice -- better signal quality, greater programming choices and reliable local service.

92.  Cable companies have responded to the consumer revolt by cutting rates and improving local service.

93.  Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist asked Waxman how the agency can regulate competitive access for local service when the law limits federal jurisdiction to interstate and foreign commerce.

94.  China is expected to restrict access by keeping the cost of local Internet service artificially high.

95.  Cincinnati Bell announced last week it filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to allow other telephone companies to offer local service in its operating region.

96.  Cleve Tzung, project manager for AirTouch Cellular, said customers need to take additional precautions when making cellular phone calls outside their local service area.

97.  Companies that offer competitive local service, like MGC Communications in metro Atlanta, already match most features offered by BellSouth.

98.  Contact your local service provider for instructions.

99.  Consult local service providers for instructions.

100.  Costa said she was concerned that the cutbacks could hurt local service, particularly if the company uses buyouts to nudge out its most experienced workers.