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From: dwl10@amdahl.UUCP (dwl10)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: MCI calling card
Message-ID: <697@amdahl.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 7-Dec-84 15:59:04 EST
Article-I.D.: amdahl.697
Posted: Fri Dec  7 15:59:04 1984
Date-Received: Sun, 9-Dec-84 06:20:05 EST
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Organization: Amdahl Corp, Sunnyvale CA
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> I just received my MCI calling card.  You might be interested in some of
> the details.
> 
> The reason I need a card at all is that normally I can only use my access
> code from Fort Collins.  If I'm anywhere else in the country, then my
> MCI line does no good.
> 
> Normally to use the calling card I have to dial (correctly!) 32 digits.
> This is a 7-digit access line, "0", 10-digit destination, 10-digit home phone,
> and 4 digits of security.  This extends to 36 digits if the 7-digit access
> line is not available in the region I'm dialing from.
> 
> They give no useful information on how much it will cost to use the card.  Just
> some gibberish about "It'll save you 2%-10%", with the caveat that "Charges
> may not be competitive in some cases".  Thanks a lot, guys.  I guess I'll have
> to wait for my bill.
> 
> All information needed to use the card is printed on the card, including the
> 4 digits of security and my home phone number.  If it's ripped off I'd better
> hustle!
> 
> Does anybody have any useful information on this latest technohazard?
> 
I don't have any information, but I do have a suggestion....get SPRINT.

They are now in the process of setting up one phone number in every
city they serve. (you will even get your money back from a pay phone!)

Your access number is the same one you would use at home, plus the
rates are the same (using local time of course).

I have read reviews that show that there are cheaper "long distance
companies" but seeing as how I travel alot, SPRINT is by far the
most convienent.
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