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- From: staggers@cup.hp.com (Ken Staggers)
- Subject: Re: long distance calling
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- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 01:54:02 GMT
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- (thomasl) (thomasl@silver.ucs.indiana.edu) wrote:
- : Final exam question:
-
- : thomasl@silver is about to begin phone service. It is necessary to
- : choose a long-distance carrier. Which carrier is most recommended?
- : (note: all answers must contain reasons for the selection. reasons
- : for deciding against a particular carrier are acceptable. extra
- : credit: mention any incentives or bonuses associated with each carrier)
-
-
- Since the basic price of long distance is the same between AT&T, MCI,
- and Sprint, the choice for the consumer comes down to the 2 P's: the plans
- and the perks. Since I dont use any plans (mainly because I do not call
- that much), my decision rests on the perks.
-
- For me the automatic 20% international discount to one number from MCI
- is good. PLUS, the ability to get FF pts on American.
-
- Do I pass? :)
-
- --Ken
-