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From: leichter@lrw.com (LEICHTER-JERRY@CS.YALE.EDU)
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Subject: What Should I Ask For?
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Date: 4 Aug 90 12:48:55 GMT
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My UUCP links require an in-state long-distance call (to a site about
15 miles from here).  As in many places, such calls are quite
expensive - not nearly as bad as what I see others are paying, but it
does add up, even at the late-night rate at which I make most calls.

It adds up to enough that I'm thinking about other options.  One that
might make sense is an FX line to the exchange to which I dial.  What
words should I use in talking to SNET to ask about such a beast?

Another alternative I've considered is getting an 800 number and
having the site I talk to poll me.  (They aren't able to pick up the
costs of a direct call.)  The residential 800 services seem to be
pretty cheap, but I'm not sure if they will work in-state, and if so
how they would be billed.  Anyone know?

Any other suggestions for a way to cut these costs from the collected wisdom
of the Telecom community?


Jerry