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Date: 26 Sep 88 09:33:00 GMT
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I was wondering if someone could offer me some advice.  I am a college student
who lives in a dormitory.  Here, every room has a phone, but every phone
is hooked into a PBX.  Therefore, we are not directly billed for our calls
and we can't choose a long distance service (or even make long distance
calls) without a Calling Card, FON Card, etc.  I have been using a calling
card, but I've found that the 80 cent surcharge (and I believe additional
per minute charges for the first 3 minutes) have been most un-reasonable.
I want to be able to use a long distance service that 1] won't force me
to change my equal access default carrier at home (thus resulting in a
$10+ surcharge from Rochester Telephone) 2] won't force me to make a
minimum number of calls (like spend $10/month.)  3] will provide decent
service, a good savings over the Calling Card (preferably no surcharge).
I primarily make long distance calls to Connecticut, Texas, and California.
Oh, by the way, I'm calling from Rochester, NY.  I hear sprint is probably
the best bet, but I have a feeling they wont give me a FON card unless I
switch my home line over.  Any suggestions.  If you know of anything, please
include a telephone number of where to call to apply.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel Greenberg

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