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From: carols@world.std.com (Carol Springs)
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Subject: Massachusetts DPU Fees for COCOT Innfo
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Date: 7 Nov 90 02:21:29 GMT
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A few weeks ago, I sent a letter to the Massachusetts DPU in which I
expressed interest in receiving a copy of the tariff governing the
operation of COCOTs in Massachusetts.  I said that I was especially
interested in knowing whether COCOTs here are required to provide
equal access via 10xxx and free access to 1-800 and 950 numbers.  I
asked to be notified about any charges associated with my request.
 
Today I received on my voice mail a message from "Ciss" ("Sis"?) at
the Mass. DPU saying that they had a "package" of info for me, for
which the cost would be $45 if I wanted it.  I immediately phoned to
cancel my request.  Ciss seemed to have anticipated my reply.  The
conversation was brief since I didn't feel like pursuing my more
general questions at that point.
 
Anyhow, if some more generous person than I wants to contribute $45 to
the cause of hard facts on Massachusetts COCOTs, they can call Ciss at
the Massachusetts DPU to order the package.  Or has anyone found ways
around this charge?


Carol Springs                      carols@world.std.com