Re: ISDN Rate Increase In Alabama

[BellSouth <press@www.bellsouth.com>]

  On Fri, 26 Jul 1996, David Lesher wrote:
  
  > Just received a FAX from Ms. Roberts.  Bell South submitted a
  > proposed tarriff change for Megalink ISDN service.  The service is
  > to be changed from flat rate to "volumn usage" (metered service).
  > They propose the change become effective on Aug 24, 1996.  What is
  > especially naueous about the proposal is that the cover letter
  > to the secretary of the PSC clearly states "No revenue analyis
  > has been made.".  If no analysis has been made, why is the change
  > necessary and desirable?  
  
  
       BellSouth's proposed tariff on MegaLink ISDN in Alabama clearly
  states the introduction of a flat-rate option to this private-line
  service, in contrast to Mr. Lesher's assertion that the company proposes
  to offer "volume usage" pricing.  (Incidentally, MegaLinkR ISDN is a
  service geared toward our larger business customers, and is not targeted
  to residential customers.)  Indeed, pricing for this and other private
  line services is already on a usage basis..  We are simply adding a flat
  rate option for MegaLink ISDN customers.  This is not a rate increase, by
  the way.  We hope this clears up any confusion on the matter.
  
  
  	- Lois Phillips
  	phillips.lois@bsc.bls.com	  
  	BellSouth