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From: libove@libove.det.dec.com (Jay Vassos-Libove)
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Subject: 10-NJB in New Jersey
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Date: 4 Jan 91 20:16:46 GMT
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I was visiting my parents over the holidays and found that for certain
long distance _out of state_ calls they had found that using 10-NJB
was less expensive than using either AT&T or their default carrier
(ITT).

What I wonder is this: since New Jersey Bell offers the 10-NJB
service, but New Jersey Bell is a Bell Operating Company, how can they
offer an interstate service at all? I thought that a company was
either a local operating service or a long distance one, but not both?

Probably, I don't understand. Could someone in the know post a
clarification of exactly what the rules are (uh oh, BIG request
there!!) governing phone companies (what major types of services can
they offer, and what prohibitions come with offerings of particular
services)?

Thanks!

Jay