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You may access the current version via web site http://exportamerica.doc.gov. Hard copies will be available after July 14, 2003.

Speaking Globally: Move over Mr. Bell, Make Room for Mobile Access
U.S. telecommunications equipment and service providers have traditionally been very competitive in the world market. The boom in the global telecommunications market in the 1990s was in part attributed to the realization of the fundamental role of telecommunications in the operations of businesses and in promoting the economic . . . http://www.export.gov/exportamerica/NewOpportunities/no_telecom_0703.html

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy: U.S. Firms Find Gold
The 2006 Winter Games, to be hosted by the city of Turin, Italy, are less than 1,000 days away. When we think of sporting competition, we immediately imagine athletes standing atop the winners' podium. . .http://www.export.gov/exportamerica/NewsFromCommerce/nfc_2006winterOly_0703.html

Show Me the Money: International Methods of Payment
Ultimately, any sale is a gift until payment is received. Understanding how to get paid for export transactions is especially crucial, since your buyer could be 10,000 miles away. There are four basic ways to get paid internationally. From the most to the least secure for the exporter, these payment methods are...
http://www.export.gov/exportamerica/TechnicalAdvice/ta_gettingpaid_0703.html