This transaction is a very significant step in our strategy and strongly reinforces both our leadership position and footprint in southeast China.

The adjustments we have made to the transaction in no way diminish the validity of this strategy,

This is another important step in the overall data strategy we announced this summer to position Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell as premier providers of data communications solutions.

This is another important step in the overall data strategy we announced this summer to position Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell as premier providers of data communications solutions,

We are not disclosing these targets at this time.

Brilliant strategy is the best route to desirable ends with available means.