101.  The largest regional Bell operating company also solidified plans to cut even more jobs.

102.  The long-distance giants also will enjoy lower access fees that the seven regional Bell operating companies charge them.

103.  The merger speculation waned after the Wall Street Journal said merger talks between the two regional Bell operating companies had cooled.

104.  The New York-based regional Bell operating company has already begun cutting costs.

105.  The major reason for that is the entry of the regional Bell operating companies into the business.

106.  The paired-share REITs have no such restrictions and, because of their tax status, can compete aggressively with operating companies like Hilton on acquisitions.

107.  The measure is expected to open up new arenas of operation for regional Bell operating companies like U S West.

108.  The personal access communication system technolgy, known as PACS, was developed by Bellcore, the research arm of the seven regional Bell operating companies.

109.  The operating company will be known as the Sabre Group.

110.  The move comes as the regional Bell operating companies are transforming themselves into more than just providers of basic phone service.