How much does 10-10-321 really cost?

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How much does 10-10-321 really cost?

Have you seen all those ads for 10-10-321? In all the ads, they show the rates for a few calls (usually with their lowest rates), but they never discuss their rates. Before we discuss their rates, you should know a few things:

You should never use 10-10-321, unless you talk for more than twenty minutes. According to AT&T, 97% of all calls are under 20 minutes.

You don't need to change your regular long distance provider to use 10-10-321.

To use the service, dial "10-10-321" before you dial 1 + the area code and number.

10-10-321 is a dial around service operated by Telecom USA a subsidiary of MCI.

We have detailed 10-10-321's rates below. You can get the rates yourself by calling Telecom USA at 1-800-476-1234. Compare these rates to your regular long distance service, and determine if they would save you money. We recommend MCI's (the same company that owns 10-10-321) flat nine cents a minute rate Monday - Saturday and five cents on Sundays for Internet users (plan details). 10-10-321 occasionally offers a better deal, but only if your calls are over twenty minutes on Saturdays and weekday evenings.

10-10-321 Rates (Verified on 8/3/98)

Time First Minute Additional Minutes

Interstate calls over 20 minutes

7:00AM - 6:59PM Weekdays 14 cents 14 cents

7:00PM - 6:59AM Weekdays 8 cents 8 cents

Weekend Rates 6 cents 7 cents

Interstate calls under 20 minutes

7:00AM - 6:59PM Weekdays 27 cents 28 cents

7:00PM - 6:59AM Weekdays 15 cents 16 cents

Weekend Rates 12 cents 13 cents