We're putting the best brand in communications with the best broadband infrastructure in America.

We've had some starts and some stops with America Online. The way a network operator like we make money is with network traffic ... we just haven't been able to get together.

We're getting the fat out of the company.

We'll take it from there.

That's not where we want it and there's much more to be done to achieve more growth.

This merger will mean a real choice and lower prices in local phone service, faster Internet access and better cable TV.