Dresdner might also try to woo the fiercely independent Commerzbank, which might make a more comfortable partner than Deutsche, but offers less in wholesale and investment banking.

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And software is already covered under copyright law, which offers extensive legal protections against wholesale copying.

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The Consumer segment offers wire line services such as internet, telephony and television, and retail and wholesale wireless services.

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With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States.

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