NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/misc/consumer/21187

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From: [e-mail] (John Higdon)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: long distance calling
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 25 Dec 92 02:16:59 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ((thomasl)) writes:

>thomasl@silver is about to begin phone service.  It is necessary to
>choose a long-distance carrier.  Which carrier is most recommended?

What a way to start up a major debate and flame war. No one can answer
that question for you. You must evaluate your calling patterns and
check each carrier for plans that fit your requirements the best.

I will wager that you will get responses that will include a
recommendation for just about every LD company in existence. You might
as well ask, "What kind of car should I buy?" And even after you have
made your selection, you need to keep checking because rates change
about as often as the price of gold.

And be sure that you throw out yours and others' preconceptions. I use
AT&T. Why? Because none of the other carriers can touch the rates I get
from AT&T for the places and times I call. I'll bet you never thought
someone would choose AT&T on price. That fact that the service is
superior is a bonus.

Now stand back and watch all the recommendations come in from people
who do not have a clue concerning where you call, when you call, or
your total volume. And you can take them all with a grain of salt. Then
go out and do your own shopping.
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