TELECOM IN TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS

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Top StorynnFinancial Times* -- The celebration surrounding the launch of Apple’s new iPhone was cut short after Cisco sued Apple in federal court, saying the new iPhone violates its trademark (N.Y. Times; USA Today; Boston Globe; L.A. Times). nnAmong OthersnnWall St. Journal* -- Samsung is likely to announce the profit margin for its cellphone business tumbled during the 4th quarter thanks to punishing price wars in the handset industry. nn -- Vodafone's CEO said his company will soon make a firm bid for the 67% stake in India's Hutchison Essar that is owned by a unit of Hutchison Whampoa.nnFT -- The board of Reliance Communications vowed to “take all steps necessary” to secure control of Hutchison Essar as Vodafone met govt. officials in New Delhi. nn -- Some analysts are questioning whether Apple’s iPhone, music player and web-browsing device represents a truly deadly threat to smart-phone makers. nnNYT -- The new iPhone is so packed with possibilities that the cellphone may actually be the least interesting part. nnWashington Post -- Key senators introduced legislation that would require the govt. to disclose data-mining programs to Congress. nnCommunications Daily -- House Commerce Committee Chmn. John Dingell eyes Telecom Subcommittee Chmn. Edward Markey’s as “activist” leader on telecom legislation (p5).nn -- The ACLU urged the new Democratic majority to be tough on Bush Administration warrantless wiretapping, the Bells’ involvement and other privacy-related issues (p5).nn -- The American Radio Relay League will keep seeking Capitol Hill remedies to FCC broadband over power line rules, CEO Dave Sumner said (p6).nnWashington Internet Daily -- Federal data mining has “exploded without congressional oversight or comprehensive privacy safeguards,” Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said (p1).nn -- The FCC must be “balanced” on net neutrality to avoid limiting carriers’ ability to fully recover broadband investments, Chmn. Kevin Martin told a Citigroup conference (p3).nnAtlanta Journal-Constitution -- One day after Cingular and Apple unveiled their jointly developed iPhone, Cingular executives said the device is only the first of many from the partners. nnChicago Tribune -- Executives at the companies that already make mobile phones said the introduction of Apple's iPhone is bound to have an impact. nnLAT -- The FCC will decide this year whether to limit fees that mobile-phone carriers charge customers who cancel service before their contracts expire, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said. nn -- Apple's much-anticipated iPhone is “business as usual” in Japan, where mobile features already are highly advanced. n n_____________________nn*The Wall St. Journal and the Financial Times can be accessed online via paid subscription only.