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From: Jim.Riddle@f27.n285.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Riddle)
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Subject: Make AT&T Put it in Writing? Why Not MCI?
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Date: 23 Sep 90 17:56:07 GMT
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AT&T has never specifically claimed that their plans are lower cost
than Sprint; their commercials are quite cleverly worded.  They
suggest that if someone else alleges to have a lower-cost plan, that
you should get that in writing, but at the same time don't offer that
their plan IS less.
 
As a personal point, I believe that my AT&T ROA plan IS less than
Sprint would be.
 
Anyway, AT&T will gladly put in writing the whole summary of plan
names and costs for you and will NOT compare it with anyone else.  I
prefer that approach as it offers a product on its merit and costs and
leaves the comparison to the consumer.  How often does a Honda
dealer's claim sway your feelings about a Toyota anyway?

Everyone in the echo is talking about AT&T and Sprint.  Well, how
about recognizing that the point of AT&T's ads MAY have been MCI who
keep calling me at ridiculous hours and rant and rave about how much
they're going to save me?  MCI won't put ANYTHING in writing or even
bother to advertise on TV any more; I conclude that that is because
they don't want to get caught.


Ybbat (DRBBS) 8.9 v. 3.11 r.4
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