Arafat's operators; unlikely Paris duo advises Palestinians on development deals; mixed-up Gaza phone plans stir anger and confusion over outsiders' power; AT&T gets busy signals

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The Palestinian National Authority (PNA), controlled by Yasser Arafat, has awarded exclusive rights to develop a new telephone service for the Gaza Strip and West Bank to mysterious International Technologies Integration Inc (ITI), but several other companies also claim to have telephone contracts. The contract awards ITI the right to construct and operate local and long-distance telephone services for 25 years. The company is exempted from taxes and duties, and any funds made available to the PNA for telecommunications would be given to ITI. Gabriel Banon and Pierre Rizk, two unlikely, non-Palestinian advisors to Arafat, are inexplicably involved in the unusual award. Other telecommunications companies including AT and T and MCI have expressed interest in the potentially $200 million market.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communication, Telephone Communications, Israel, T, Telecommunications systems, Telephone services, Palestine National Authority, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Government contract award, Government Activity, International Technologies Integration Inc

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I cut the cord; our reporter goes totally wireless- and lives to tell about it

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Going completely wireless provides consumers with a freedom not found with cords. Telephones can be taken along or left behind according a users desire or needs. A varity of new features allow users to identify callers or even record calls dialed in and out, so wireless phones can be answered at the users whim. New phones also have paging and e-mail capabilities allowing close contact with business associates or friends constantly. Devices can also be purchased that allow users to surf the Web via their cell phones as well. Wireless phones can make a users life more efficient, as they can be used in cars, or whenever users find themselves with extra time. One of the biggest benefits its loss of telemarketers.

Technology application, Smart phone, Smart phones

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GTE unit sets pact for cellular phones in Hertz rental cars

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GTE's Mobile Communications unit announces a five year agreement with Hertz Corp to install and support 50,000 cellular telephones in Hertz rental cars. Terms of the deal are not available, but the contract is estimated at $50 million in equipment and an additional $60 million a year in service revenue. The telephones will be permanently installed in the vehicles and will be activated by credit card. GTE plans to charge $1.25 for each call plus $1 for every minute. GTE is negotiating with several different manufacturers to supply the phones for the new contract.

Radiotelephone communications, Passenger car rental, Wireless communications, Automobile lease and rental industry, Car leasing, Car rental, GTE Corp., GTE, Hertz Corp., Mobile communication systems, Automobiles, Rental, Rental cars, Cellular Radio, Mobile Phones

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