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In article <1NumkB1w164w> thegrodd@tz.wimsey.bc.ca (Derek K. Miller) writes:
>My roommate is leaving this Thursday (May 14) for England and the Continent, 
>and would like to know how he can access Datapac (or some such service) to 
>read his Internet E-mail from his account at Simon Fraser University 
>Anyone who knows should please e-mail me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Given the paperwork which must be filed, i.e., domestically, in the U.K.,
and in each European country, it's probably too late!  :-(

Anyway, here's an extract from DATAPAC's online help system.
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WELCOME to the Datapac Information System.
                                                                               
If you need Datapac assistance, simply call us on our Datapac Customer
Assistance hotline 1-800-267-6574   or   613-781-6798.
                                                                               
We operate Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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DATAPAC RATES/BILLING
DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL             

             DATAPAC/OVERSEAS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE RATES
-----------        --------------     -------------     -------     ---------
DESTINATION        CONNECT CHARGE        VOLUME         MINIMUM      TRAFFIC
 (COUNTRY)             $/HR           $/KILOSEGMENT     CHARGE      DIRECTION
-----------        --------------     -------------     -------     ---------
United Kingdom       $ 4.50/Hr.         $12.65/KS       $ 0.25       Bi-Dir.

NOTES:  (1)  Volume charges are calculated on a per Kilo-Segment basis.
             A KS is 1000 segments; each segment is up to 64 characters.

        (2)  In addition to the above rates, Datapac Access arrangement
             charges also apply.

        (3)  In addition to the above rates, Datapac PAD (Packet
             Assembler/Disassembler) and Domestic Hold Times rates also apply.

        (4)  No reverse charging is permitted over the Oversea's/Teleglobe
             gateways.

        (5)  All charges are in Canadian Dollars.
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DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL
DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL ACCESS PROCEDURES

Datapac International provides outgoing and incoming access to 6 U.S. based
Networks and to over 100 packet-switched networks around the world.  To
successfully complete such calls, Datapac has implemented the International
CCITT X.75 procedures and X.121 International numbering plan.  Thus, the
Datapac user originating an international call must use the following format:

                                          (1) (DNIC) (FOREIGN ADDRESS)
                                           :     :          :
     One defines the Datapac International.:     :          :
     Prefix.                                     :          :
                                                 :          :
     Packet networks are identified by a ........:          :
     four-digit number called a DNIC                        :
     (data network identification code)                     :
                                                            :
     The foreign national address is .......................:
     expressed as an eight to ten digit address.

Calls to international networks, other than those to the U.S., must be pre-
paid; that is, placed from dedicated or private dial access, or the customer
must use a NUI with public dial access.

The packet size for an international call must be 128 characters.

                         * * * * * * * * * *

5)   Overseas Access
     ---------------

     Access to Datapac Overseas Networks are performed in the same
     X.121 format.  Access procedures vary from network to network.
     Customers wishing access from foreign networks must contact these 
     networks and obtain access procedures from the local administrations.

     An up-to-date list of Data Network Identification Codes and
     International contacts is available in the International
     Section of the Datapac Information System.
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DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL
Service     - DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODES (DNIC)

A comprehensive list of the International Packet-Switched networks
which are accessible via the Datapac-Teleglobe gateway is provided below.  

Enquiries on any of these networks may be directed to the Datapac
Customer Assistance Centre at 800-267-6574.


COUNTRY               NETWORK          DNIC       DIRECTION
-------               -------          ----       ---------
U. KINGDOM            IPSS-BTI         2341       BI-DIR
                      PSS-BT           2342       BI-DIR
                      GNS-BT           2343       BI-DIR
                      MERCURY          2350       BI-DIR
                      MERCURY          2351       BI-DIR
                      HULL             2352       BI-DIR
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DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL
DATAPAC INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS
EUROPE: UNITED KINGDOM

     SERVICE NAME:  IPSS/MERCURY
     CONTACT:       BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
                    PSS CUSTOMER SERVICE GRP
                    G07 LUTYENS HOUSE
                    1-6 FINSBURY CIRCUS
                    LONDON EC2M 7LY
                    UNITED KINGDON
     TELEPHONE:     (441) 847-6070
     TELEX:         (851) 883040
     DNIC(S):       IPSS 2341
                    PSS  2342
                    MPDS MERCURY  2350
                    PSS MERCURY   2352
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DIS: bye