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From: NBaheti.es@XEROX.COM
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Subject: 10-EA follow-up
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Date: Sat, 8-Feb-86 23:32:20 EST
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You mentioned asking for the supervisor, I tried again and explained
what I meant by ALDS, and got the same junk from the operator so
I said the magic words and got the supervisor. She was just as clued
out as the operator! I didn't go to the manager, but I figure
she/he would be just as confused or unwilling to help me. It seems
that they have been given orders not to help using other companies
than AT&T. *sigh* By the way, the company was Pacific Bell, and
it was an AT&T operator. For tho,se of you who can use the "choose-
a-servce" thing in your area I suggest it strongly. I have been
flip-flopping between companies all night and it works great. There
is a difference in quality, tho so for data you may have to
watch out.

--Arun Baheti
  NBaheti.es@Xerox.COM
  CP/M Connection @ 213-530-0670

ps - They don't say use "288" now, they say dial "AT&T"...
It actually makes sense, dial ATT to use AT&T via 10-EA.
One good thing about the breakup is that now they seem to be
thinking; I guess they have to, eh?

pps - To use 10-EA you will need a pricing chart. The non-AT&T
companies are willing to send you one with their prices if you
call their 800-number. AT&T's are in the phone book.