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From: evans@shuksan.UUCP (Gary Evans)
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Subject: TT charges dropped.
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Date: 27 May 88 20:02:49 GMT
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NOTE: This is note Gary! This Roger Swann using Gary's system to post
      since my system (ssc-vax) has an 'inews' problem right now.
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In my latest bill from Pacific Northwest Bell (PNB), there was a note
explaining a change in the tariffs covering Touch Tone service for
all customers in Washington State. That being the removal of the 50
cent charge for Tone service. This reduction also includes the
special service packages, (serveral features bundled for one price).
The notice inferred that the tone feature would now be active by
default on all phone lines...(save those few where tone service is
not yet available).

The notice also inferred that it was the BOC that instigated the
change, but I wonder if it wasn't really the state Utilities
Commission that forced the new tariff?

I am also waiting for the other shoe to drop. Since this change will
mean a BIG drop in revenue for PNB, they will surely try to recoup
it in some other area...

What is the norm in the rest of the land?  Bell, GTE, others


Roger Swann	uucp: uw-beaver!ssc-vax!clark