The network of amateur ham radio operators regularly spring into action during emergencies, such as hurricanes, when other lines of communication are cut.

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The process had been continually delayed by a combination of factors, from a change of government to threats of legal action from operators.

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Ministers were initially reluctant to bring in a blanket ban - demanded by many MPs and campaigners - in case of legal action by operators.

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Legal action by the bus operators is a distinct possibility.

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Three couples began legal action against the owners and operators of the Far Old Park Farm turbines and Barrow Borough Council.

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The lawsuit seeks national class action status and would be comprised of independent operators of some 200, 000 ATMs in the United States.

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Telecoms incumbents, keen to grab a slice of the action, tried to turn themselves into global operators through the expansion of their existing networks and the acquisition of foreign firms.

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What's more the regulator may be more concerned about the submissions from the telecoms operators who are at war over how the auction should operate and muttering about legal action if it doesn't work the way they think it should.

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