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Phone companies in remote areas will see new competition for the first time next year, as some major carriers will be able to expand the reach of their wireless networks once television stations begin digital-only broadcasts.

CBS Television Stations launched the CBS Local Ad Network, a partnership between the CBS owned-and-operated stations, the blog community and social-networking Web sites.

Providence Equity Partners said Sunday it was "surprised and disappointed" by a lawsuit filed Friday by Clear Channel Communications Inc. to force the private-equity firm to close a purchase of Clear Channel's television stations.