Although there have been no new entrants into the fixed line industry, the government issued three licenses under the new regime to cellular telephone service providers.

Although the European film industry was then in its ascendancy, Bardot was one of the few European actresses to have the mass media's attention in the United States, an interest which she did not reciprocate by rarely, if ever, going to Hollywood.

Although The Vanguard folded in 1926, the others were a great triumph and became known as " The Big Five "; they ended Amalgamated Press's near-monopoly of the British comic industry.

Although Attlee's second government was less radical than the first, it oversaw the passage of a number of reforms relating to issues such as industry in development areas, the restoration of land which had been devastated by ironstone pollution, and river pollution.

Although the waters surrounding the Dominican Republic abound with fish, the fishing industry is comparatively undeveloped, and fish for local consumption are imported.

Although the British industry continued to expand after its brilliant beginning, the new companies that replaced the first innovative film-makers proved unable to preserve their drive and originality.

Although many factors can be used to measure the success of the industry, the number of British films produced each year gives an overview of its development: the industry experienced a boom as it first developed in the 1910s ( see 1910s in film ), but during the 1920s ( see 1920s in film ) experienced a recession caused by US competition and commercial practices.

Although It's a Wonderful Life and State of the Union were successful shortly after the war ended, Capra's themes were becoming more out of step with changes within the film industry and with the public mood.

Although air transport in Guyana had its beginnings in the 1920s when the first " bush " services were introduced, Government's earnest participation can be dated from 1947 when a Director of Civil Aviation was appointed to regulate the industry.

Although some found initial refuge in Italy ( especially Venice ), most resettled in the Ottoman Empire, where Spanish speaking Jews established in Istanbul a rich sub-culture with a flourishing Hebrew and Ladino printing industry.

Although we were competitors, I always had tremendous respect for his contributions to the PC industry.

Although Hungary enjoyed one of the most liberal and economically advanced economies of the former Eastern bloc, both agriculture and industry began to suffer from a lack of investment in the 1970s, and Hungary's net foreign debt rose significantly — from $ 1 billion in 1973 to $ 15 billion in 1993 — due largely to consumer subsidies and unprofitable state enterprises.

Although mining had long been practised in Britain ( see Grimes Graves ), the Romans introduced new technical knowledge and large-scale industrial production to revolutionise the industry.

Although this is a form of VAT, it has been charged at a much lower rate than UK or French VAT, and as such Jersey's fulfilment industry continues.

Although his nationalization of the copper mining industry in the late 1960s and the volatility of international copper prices contributed to increased economic problems, matters were aggravated by his logistical support for the black nationalist movements in Ian Smith's Rhodesian Republic, South West Africa, Angola, and Mozambique.

Although myth was traditionally transmitted through the oral tradition on a small scale, the technology of the film industry has enabled filmmakers to transmit myths to large audiences via film dissemination ( Singer, “ Mythmaking: Philosophy in Film ”, 3-6 ).

Although the economy of Moncton was traumatized twice — by the collapse of the shipbuilding industry in the 1860s and by the closure of the CNR locomotive shops in the 1980s — the city was able to rebound strongly on both occasions.

Although developmental debates took place within the Workers ' Party of Korea in the 1950s, North Korea, like all the postwar communist states, undertook massive state investment in heavy industry, state infrastructure and military strength, neglecting the production of consumer goods.

Although he had no jurisdiction over Hollywood films, he pressured the industry into helping the war effort.

Although her voice was relatively untrained, her exceptional dancing proved marketable to the visually oriented, MTV-driven, pop music industry.

Although industry was becoming more visible in Paraguay in the 1980s, industry's share of GDP actually declined in the 1970s and 1980s because of more rapid growth in agriculture.

Although professional wrestling started out as petty acts in sideshows, traveling circuses and carnivals, today it is a billion-dollar industry.

Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units.

Although banana revenues have helped fund the country's development since the 1960s, the industry is now in a terminal decline, due to competition from lower-cost Latin American banana producers and reduced European Union trade preferences.

Although he had long suffered from heart trouble, his early death was unexpected ; taken ill suddenly at the end of 1934, he lay bedridden for three months before dying of pneumonia.

Although the Allies had captured Barcelona that year, they had been forced to abandon their campaign on the Moselle, had stalled in the Spanish Netherlands, and suffered defeat in northern Italy.

Although he now had enough ships to challenge the French fleet, Nelson suffered two great disadvantages: he had no intelligence regarding the destination of the French, and no frigates to scout ahead of his force.

Although the blazes were extinguished, the ship had suffered over 200 casualties.

Although it had always included a euphemistic meaning for " poison " (" being given "), over the following centuries it gradually suffered a full semantic change to the sole present German meaning " poison ".

Although the Pancha Sila ( Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence ) was the basis of the 1954 Sino-Indian border treaty, in later years, Nehru's foreign policy suffered through increasing Chinese assertiveness over border disputes and Nehru's decision to grant political asylum to the 14th Dalai Lama.

Although he considered the blend of gameplay elements from different genres a success, he said that Kid Icarus suffered from " frustrating " design flaws, such as its high difficulty level.

Although most small towns and villages in Western Europe had not suffered as much damage, the destruction of transportation left them economically isolated.

Although a countout can technically be considered a disqualification ( as it is, for all intents and purposes, an automatic loss suffered as a result of violating a match rule ), the two concepts are often distinct in wrestling.

Although Yeltsin managed to beat back most challenges to his reform program when the CPD met in April 1992, in December he suffered a significant loss of his special executive powers.

Although small disorganised cells of Central Leadership of Home Resistance ( Ústřední vedení odboje domácího, ÚVOD ) survived, only the communist resistance was able to function in a coordinated manner ( although it also suffered arrests ).

Although widely honored in later years, she also suffered for her act ; she was fired from her job as a seamstress in a local department store.

Although Noriega's plane was eventually destroyed, the SEALs suffered four dead and thirteen wounded.

Although the two brothers differed in temperament — Jacob was introspective and Wilhelm outgoing ( although he often suffered from ill-health )— they shared a strong work ethic and excelled in their studies.

Although Moran suffered a heavy blow, he still managed to keep control of his territory until the early 1930s, when control passed to the Chicago Outfit under Frank Nitti, who had taken control of the Capone organization after Capone's conviction for income tax evasion.

Although he continued to write every day, the quality of his work suffered from his increasing alcohol and drug consumption as well as often poor choices of collaborators.

Although he suffered from gum disease, which started to diminish his playing abilities, Oliver remained a popular band leader through the decade.

Although his death was sudden, his health had been declining for several years, and he suffered from a constant and severe pain in the neck.

Although he was able to re-form his army in time to win a victory at the Battle of Ashdown, he suffered further defeats on 22 January at Basing, and 22 March at Meretun.

Although the Royal Navy suffered from many morale issues, it answered the question of prize money via the ' Cruizers and Convoys ' Act of 1708 which handed over the share previously gained by the Crown to the captors of the ship.

Although his name remained in the title, Ebert did not appear on the show after mid-2006 after he suffered post-surgical complications related to thyroid cancer, leaving him unable to speak.

Although the few French survivors resisted from all sides, by the end of the first day the German assault troops had only suffered about 600 casualties.

Although there have always been alleged ties between sumo and the yakuza, the sport has suffered from waning public interest and sponsorship during the economic recession, which may have contributed to closer ties to the underworld for financial support.

Although it provided a brief period of unity after conquering Eastern Wu in 280, the Jìn suffered a devastating civil war, War of the Eight Princes, after which they could not contain the revolt of nomadic tribes known as the Wu Hu.

Although Chill only officially commanded the 85th Infantry Division ( which had suffered heavy casualties during the retreat from Normandy ) he had assumed command of the remnants of the 84th and 89th Infantry Divisions en route.