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To: Graystone who wrote (108641)	7/29/2003 2:44:12 AM
From: Maurice Winn	Read Replies (1) of 281500

<I am guessing they were trying to save some money. I am not sure the United States will want to supply the best tech to Iraq. > In the free world, they decide the bestest and cheapest at auction. Bids are considered and the low bidder for a specified quality of service is awarded the contract. It's not the USA which is supplying the mobile phone system, it's Iraq buying it from whichever company is selected. It's just King George II ordering them, through the Pentagon, to take the bad deal from Worldcom [which you can imagine might not be the most reputable supplier if their accounting standards and respect for shareholders is anything to go by]. Why not the best? It's cheapest as well, and has an excellent upgrade path. Fast cyberspace now would be available. That's good for redevelopment communications needs. Imagine trying to communicate around Baghdad at present. Mqurice

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