covert@covert.enet.dec.com (John R. Covert 25-Aug-1989 1446) (08/26/89)
To further illustrate the way international rates work, the rates to and from the United Kingdom follow: British Telecom International charges the following rates (converted to US$ at today's rate in the paper, .6353, and including Value Added Tax): Direct dial: 8-3 5-8 Standard 71p or $1.12 BT Card rates from the U.K. to the 3-5 Peak 81p or $1.27 U.S. are the same as shown to the left, 8-8, W Cheap 61p or $0.96 plus a 25p ($0.39) per call surcharge. The cheap rate applies all weekend. A BT card holder calling back to the U.K. from the U.S. will be charged 4-08 ($6.42) for the first three minutes and 1-27 ($2.00) for each additional minute. [Source: British Telecom International operator (155)] AT&Ts rates, on the other hand, are: Direct Dial First Each Additional Minute Minute 6p-7a Economy .98 .60 AT&T Card calls from the U.S. to the 1p-6p Discount 1.21 .75 U.K. will be $5.35 for the first three 7a-1p Standard 1.51 .99 minutes, and then the applicable add'l minute rate (.60/.75/.99) These rate periods apply seven days a week. Calls placed to the U.S. from the U.K. using an AT&T calling card will cost $5.35 for the first three minutes, and then .99 each additional minute at all times. [Source: AT&T International Information Service (800 874-4000)] /john