Its not the AS thats being increased, its the OS, and its almost maxed out. So you're right they will probably increase the AS next.
Per T/A Fidelity Transfer 10/03/08
A/S - 2,000,000,000
O/S - 1,921,755,569
Float - 837,381,319
O/S & Float Increase of 40 million from 9/30/08
Per T/A Fidelity Transfer 9/30/08
A/S - 2,000,000,000
O/S - 1,881,755,569
Float - 797,381,319
TA Phone # 801-562-1300