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Subject: TELECOM*USA Voicemail via 800 Number
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Date: 18 Aug 90 18:38:57 GMT
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I recently decided to sign up for voice mail service from Telecom*USA.
I get my own 800 number (not to be confused with the 800 number I have
from them camped onto my residential line -- this is a different
number) which terminates on voice mail.

To enter maintainence mode, I use the 800 number assigned for
accessing the Telecom*USA network, and after entering my PIN, I press
a couple buttons to access voice mail.

The cost is very reasonable: Like the personal hotline 800 numbers,
the fee is $2.75 per month for maintaining the number, and 29 cents
per minute at any hour for accessing voice mail, either to leave a
message or pick up your messages, change your greeting, etc. The 29
cents per minute includes the cost of the called placed to you or your
call in to the system, etc.

As part of the Telecom*USA Calling Card package, they give you a free
speed dial directory of nine numbers for your frequently dialed calls.

Telecom*USA customer service is 1-800-728-7000. 


Patrick Townson