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From: acf5!whitejon@cmcl2.nyu.edu (jonathan white)
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Subject: Re: MCI Around-Town Disappearing
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Date: 28 Mar 91 00:30:24 GMT
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wb8foz@mthvax.cs.miami.edu (David Lesher) writes:

> As of 1 April, MCI's Around-Town is no more.

> This was a GREAT feature, IMHO. Basically, if you used 950-xxxx access
> from your local calling area, you did NOT pay the ripoff $0.75/0.80
> charge.

You might want to try ITT/Metromedia. They have no surcharge on
calling card calls no matter where you call from. I've been using mine
for about six months now and have no complaints.


Jonathan       whitejon@acf5.nyu.edu