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From: noao!xroads!bakerj%mcdphx.UUCP@ncar.ucar.edu (Jon Baker)
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Subject: Re: Questions About Local Service and Long Distance Rates
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Brendan,

The first question regards the exhorbitant 'hook-up' fee.  Although
establishing service may involve only a few data-entry operators, the
cost to lay wire to your residence is factored in there also.  Even if
it's an existing residence, they need to average the cost out over all
new customers to avoid socking new home owners with a multi-hundred $
bill.  Of course, there's an easier explanation - you WILL pay it,
won't you?

The second question is about maintaining the same phone #.  I'm
surprised they even offered the service.  In the past, US West has not
offered this luxury.  To answer the question, you are most likely
moving from one CO to another CO.  To maintain the same prefix, they
have to lay copper from the old CO to your new residence, or set up an
FX line to the old CO.  Both will cost you $$$ for set-up, and higher
monthly charges (for the extra maintenance).

Lastly, why can you call CA for less than your brudder across the
street... ?  Undoubtedly, the vagaries of supply and demand.


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