CF> Yes, 1800 numbers cost NOTHING to dial...hmm...how 
 
 LM> It costs the CALLED business a bundle.
 
 PE> How much is a bundle?  BFN.  Paul.
 LM> 
 LM> I dunno, but they pay an annual fee for the privilage of having
 LM> a 1800 number, then they pay for all incoming phone calls.


Hello Lindsay,

You are right about the bundle. Besides the $160 connection fee and the rent
of $20, the business has a variety of charges per minute. In your local area 
the charges are 16 cents per minute, in the area code area the charge is 23
cents per minute going up to 31 cents for long distance in your State and up to 
41 cents per minute Australia wide. As you can see, a saving of 12% might make
a difference.

Regards.....

                   Detlev Litzkow
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