Researchers suggest limiting kids' cellphone use

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A study commissioned by the UK government recommends that children's use of cellphones should be restricted due to the potential hazards of microwave radiation on their developing brains. The study says that there are indications that cellular phone radiation may have physical effects that are inconspicuous. The Independent Expert Group on Mobile suggests that children should use cellular phones only when necessary and that transmitters near schools, hospitals and residential areas should be monitored more closely.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Public affairs, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Wireless telephones

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Equant talks merger with 2 possible suitors

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Telecommunications firm Equant is holding merger talks with suitors France Telecom and Global Crossing. Industry observers predict that Equant can be acquired for $10 billion or possibly more. Equant has the world's most extensive data network and its customer list includes prominent multinational corporations. The number of its potential buyers could increase due to the recent fall in its market value which has fallen to half to about $23 billion.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Telecommunications, France, Bermuda, Global Crossing Ltd., Equant

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Bell Atlantic offers no-fee call plan

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Bell Atlantic launched its long-distance service offerings for New York residents on Jan 4, 2000. The telephone company offers low-spending customers a no-fee plan that has no minimum charges or monthly fees. It also has a plan charging users with a flat rate of 10 cents a minute with no monthly fees or minimum charges. Bell Atlantic's long distance plans are expected to help the company build a consumer-friendly image with telecommunication regulators.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Commodity & service prices, Long Distance Telephone Svc, Bell Atlantic Corp.

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