There is still a hard-core block in Congress.

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The open device and application obligations were core conditions when Verizon purchased the C-block spectrum.

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So, if you want to ensure you're the first kid on the block with a quad-core slate, find your credit card, get Eee-xcited and hit the source link below.

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Still on the block: certain natural gas assets in Western Canada and non-core North Sea assets.

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