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To: Rob S. who wrote (39882)	10/11/2011 3:24:33 AM
From: axial	Respond to of 46821

Hi Rob - "Smaller operators tend to deploy as soon as is practical and do not have enough spectrum to remain competitive. That hording of spectrum by the largest operators combined with the dominant marketshare positions and supply, network utilization and subscriber control that extends into slants the playing field towards their continued dominance and further pressures for consolidation into fewer hands." Exactly. While the problem isn't unique to the United States or Canada, some countries have addressed the issue. "The best that can be hoped for is compromise between these forces of consolidation and monopoly in the use of spectrum and open market efficiencies." Yes. Elsewhere, we've seen telecomms monopolies subordinated to national and public interest. I share your view: that won't happen here. Jim