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To: dwight martin who wrote (6062)	5/4/1999 2:15:00 PM
From: Mark Oliver	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10081

"Analysts say a Bell Atlantic acquisition of AirTouch would have given it the most secure national wireless network among the Bell companies. The two firms shared mobile phone standards and purchasing agreements, and were already partners in a mobile joint venture called PrimeCo PCS. The two companies' service areas would jointly have given them coverage in virtually every state in the nation. The loss of AirTouch to the U.K.-based Vodafone Group has forced Bell Atlantic to scramble for other options. The company is suing AirTouch to make sure a non-compete clause in the two companies' PrimeCo agreement doesn't block whatever alternative expansion plans it finds." news.com Here's a Web page from a company called PrimeCo PCS. It sounds like their description of the future includes Portico or product very similar to Portico. You have to wonder if Bell Atlantic's failure to buy Air Touch could be a delay in their plans to work with Portico? "Communications experts estimate that nearly half of all Americans will carry a wireless phone within the next five years. They'll use them to have literally billions of casual conversations. And they'll use them for billions of business conversations as well. Those with digital PCS will also use wireless phones to receive important information like e-mail, snippets of news about stocks, their favorite sports stars or soap operas, and to conduct online transactions such as airline and hotel reservations. The World Wide Web and digital wireless communications will meld together to present the ultimate in everyday lifestyle management and decision-making. That means communications, information, and transactions all in one unit, all at the fingertips. So, a word to the wise consumer: Be prepared for the future, today! Go with digital PCS! " primeco.com It would be interesting contact PrimeCo and ask them when these kinds of products will be available. Regards, Mark