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Re: A better price for long distance?

#2040
From: Lobo
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 00:00
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I agree and they can't prohibit the use of 10-10 numbers, kinda the best of
both worlds,,,  how long did it take to get the $75?

Lobo

Critter <crittersplaypen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:7lt6uq$bb5$1@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net...
> I saw an ad on Home Shopping Network. It was for the HSN long distance
plan
> with MCI.  They offered a $75 check to switch and then it was 9 cents/min
> Mon-Fri and 5 cents/min on weekends. So far it has been everything they
> advertised. Oh, they also pay the fee to switch you over to them. So far
> this is the best I've seen.
>
> - Critter
>
>
> James Hilton wrote in message <7ls5qe$h8c$1@bgtnsc01.worldnet.att.net>...
> >Well... It doesn't matter you are a woman. Stupid is stupid. If you go
back
> >and look, you started all this when you corrected me with wrong
> information.
> >                   " 10-10-636 is 10c a min and charges a fee in some
areas
> >                     10-10-811 is also 10c a min with no fee
> >                     If there was a place using 5c a min then I would be
> >with them"
> >
> >Can you not hear the sarcastic tone here? You directly contradicted what
I
> >said, I specifically said Illinois(you being in Texas, which you did not
> >mention here, cannot get these rates from VarTec).  So don't get all like
"
> >I am an innocent victim" here, your not. When you post information you
> need
> >to be responsible and make reasonably sure you are correct.  I take this
> >very serious, I make sure that what I post is correct information. You
are
> >playing around with other peoples wallets here, someone may make a
decision
> >based on information you post. I am happy to share knowledge I have, and
> >welcome responses and discussion. Not an argument or any holier than thou
> >attitude.
> >
> >James
> >
> >
> >Cowchipper <cowchipper@thefarm.net> wrote in message
> >news:931236122.170.24@news.remarQ.com...
> >> First ...I am a woman.(cowchipper does not make my personality)
> >> Second...the name is for my $3000 dollar cow collection
> >> Third..I was stating that from where I am in TEXAS that for me to use
> >> 10-10-636 it is 5c a minute if I call OUT of state and 15c a min IN the
> >> state. There is also a 3 min minimun.  I use 10-10-811 and there is NO
> >> charge for the month, No minimum, and it is 10c a min. anytime, and in
or
> >> out of state. I guess I need to go talk about someting else with so
more
> >> intelligent people.I thought newsgroups were for discussion not baby
name
> >> calling. I don't resort to name calling as you guys are doing. Very
> >> immature. Each and every person is entitled to their own opinion as you
> >are.
> >>
> >>
> >> APRIL
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ..
> >> Lobo wrote in message <7lrtfs$ins$1@birch.prod.itd.earthlink.net>...
> >> >Well James,, guess we just have to make allowance for cowpatties, poor
> >> >things can't help it.    He just can't help being stupid but looks
like
> >he
> >> >could learn to keep his mouth shut...   If he hangs around this group
> >very
> >> >long I thing he'll get the idea.
> >> >
> >> >When there are two or three threads it does get a bit confusing.
> >> >
> >> >Lobo
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >James Hilton <Boystownboy@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> >> >news:7lrrk1$fu1$1@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net...
> >> >> Thank you lobo I am glad you  noticed this dickhead.. I was n't sure
> if
> >> >> maybe I screwed up.. but now  I see that yes it was cowpiles
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Lobo <lm201@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:7lrj8c$3a$1@birch.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
> >> >> > Then you agree it's 5c per minute rather than the 10c you first
> >stated,
> >> >> > DUH!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Wake up cowpattie all of these long distance rates quoted are for
> >> >> interstate
> >> >> > traffic.   DUH!!!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Read what your wrote...    DUH!!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Lobo
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Cowpatties wrote: ******************************************
> >> >> >
> >> >> > 10-10-636 is 10c a min and charges a fee in some areas
> >> >> > 10-10-811 is also 10c a min with no fee
> >> >> > If there was a place using 5c a min then I would be with them.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > *********************************************************
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Cowchipper <cowchipper@thefarm.net> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:931199712.715.69@news.remarQ.com...
> >> >> > > 5c out of state  ,15c in state, 3 min minimum.
> >> >> > > you call!!! I don't need to call I know!!!! It depends on which
> >state
> >> >> you
> >> >> > > live in and If you have ever used their service before.
> >> >> > > DUH!!!!
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > Lobo wrote in message
> ><7lqs3b$ptt$1@holly.prod.itd.earthlink.net>...
> >> >> > > >Cowchipper, that is a lie.   Use the 800 number provided and
> check
> >> >for
> >> >> > > >yourself.   800-380-0546.
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > >Since you're not using them I suppose that just makes you more
> >> >stupid.
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > >You certainly have selected a good name for yourself, very
> fitting
> >> >and
> >> >> a
> >> >> > > bit
> >> >> > > >more polite than then real meaning "bullshit".
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > >Lobo
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > >Cowchipper <cowchipper@thefarm.net> wrote in message
> >> >> > > >news:931195702.496.99@news.remarQ.com...
> >> >> > > >> 10-10-636 is 10c a min and charges a fee in some areas
> >> >> > > >> 10-10-811 is also 10c a min with no fee
> >> >> > > >> If there was a place using 5c a min then I would be with
them.
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > > >> ..
> >> >> > > >> James Hilton wrote in message
> >> >> > <7lqfcq$s9n$1@bgtnsc02.worldnet.att.net>...
> >> >> > > >> >Make sure you call the carrier before you use the dial
around
> >or
> >> >> > switch
> >> >> > > >you
> >> >> > > >> >PIC. get all the info you can including the service reps
name
> >> >> employee
> >> >> > > >code
> >> >> > > >> >and/or ext. and what office they are in, there many offices
> >> around
> >> >> the
> >> >> > > >> >country for some companies.  Try  VarTec I have had good
luck
> >> with
> >> >> > them.
> >> >> > > >> 800
> >> >> > > >> >544 1510.. I pay $.10 per min out of state and in state, in
> >> >> Illinois,
> >> >> > is
> >> >> > > >> >$.05  the dial around is 10 10 811. Also if you get calling
> >cards
> >> >> from
> >> >> > > >any
> >> >> > > >> >company make them explain all the charges including
surcharges
> >> >from
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > > >> >payphone provider ( this is important cause this can double
> >your
> >> >> > Calling
> >> >> > > >> >card calls, not all LD carriers will pass along any
> surcharges)
> >> >and
> >> >> > > never
> >> >> > > >> >use a Independent payphone ALWAYS use the Bell payphone. it
> can
> >> >mean
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > > >> >difference between a .50 call and a 15.00 call. I had this
> >happen
> >> >to
> >> >> > me,
> >> >> > > >I
> >> >> > > >> >call three miles, still local according to the Ameritech(the
> >bell
> >> >> > here)
> >> >> > > >> >using a independent and the .50 call cost me about 14.50. I
> >> called
> >> >> and
> >> >> > > >> >bitched and threatened to call the FCC and the ICC and they
> cut
> >> >the
> >> >> > > 14.50
> >> >> > > >> to
> >> >> > > >> >7.00. I had no choice but to pay it... Be careful this is
your
> >> >> wallet
> >> >> > > you
> >> >> > > >> >are playing with.
> >> >> > > >> >
> >> >> > > >> >
> >> >> > > >> >
> >> >> > > >> >
> >> >> > > >> >Bulimia <bulimia@bulimia.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > > >>
> >> >> > >
> >> >>
> >>
> >news:D12D8236679A4ECF.698FFA9226929A58.5A8E11954ADFAE17@lp.airnews.net...
> >> >> > > >> >> So, is there a long distance service that is somewhat
> >> reasonable
> >> >> in
> >> >> > > >> >> price that does not have a monthly fee ? ? ? ? (so I can
use
> >> >dial
> >> >> > > >> >> around services)
> >> >> > > >> >>
> >> >> > > >> >> On Mon, 05 Jul 1999 04:50:27 -0600, Dustin Paul Gaydos
> >> >> > > >> >> <dustin@unm.edu> wrote:
> >> >> > > >> >> >Bulimia wrote:
> >> >> > > >> >> >
> >> >> > > >> >> >> These guys seem to have a good deal:
> >> >> > > >> >> >> http://1016444.com/
> >> >> > > >> >> >> Question: If you have SWB block long distance calls, do
> >they
> >> >> also
> >> >> > > >> >> >> block call around (10-10345) services?
> >> >> > > >> >> >
> >> >> > > >> >> >yes they block the 10-10 numbers and they charge you a
> >> >surcharge
> >> >> > just
> >> >> > > >to
> >> >> > > >> >block the
> >> >> > > >> >> >long distance.  It is about 2-5 bucks.
> >> >> > > >> >>
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From: "Lobo" <lm201@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: A better price for long distance?
Date: 1999/07/06
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