BBS access & PC pursuit were a topic here. New PC connection service by MCI. I wonder if they use the PC Pursuit `call back' technique to ensure no voice communication. ------- Forwarded Message Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1993 11:12:38 -0500 From: farber@central.cis.upenn.edu (David Farber) Subject: Interesting service Press Release 07/26/93 09:00 EDT Systems Solutions, the owner and operator of The Virginia Connection bulletin board system, the Washington, DC area's premier PCBoard BBS system located in Reston, VA announced today that The Virginia Connection is one of the first bulletin boards in the United States selected by MCI Telecommunications, Inc. to participate as an official startup BBS member of the MCI PC CONNECT computer telephone network. MCI PC CONNECT is an exciting new program being offered by MCI which provides computer modem users with low long distance rates for telephone calls made to bulletin boards from both intrastate and interstate calls. MCI PC Connect(sm) FEE/RATES: ============================= - $3.00 monthly fee (does not apply towards usage) - Includes calling to continental U.S. in addition to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PC Connect Customer to NON-PC Connect Customer: ----------------------------------------------- $0.22 during Day (Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm) $0.10 during E/N/W (Mon-Fri: 5pm-8am: Sat/Sun: 24 hours) PC Connect Customer to PC Connect Customer: ------------------------------------------- $.176 during Day $.08 during E/N/W Friends & Family discount does not apply to fee For an additional $1.50 per month, MCI PC Connect customers can include in-state calls at the same MCI PC Connect plan rates as above. Available in the following states: ================================== Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin Not Available in the following states: ====================================== Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming It is important to remember that you must be a member of MCI PC CONNECT in order to receive these rates! The thousands of computer bulletin board users should immediately contact MCI and become members of this low cost calling service to take advantage of the low rate structure and the ability to reach the best bulletin boards in the country at the best long distance rates. The Virginia Connection BBS has been in operation since 1985 and serves thousands of users. This BBS supports most computers with features which include: 50,000 programs available for downloading, National and International E-Mail via FidoNet, SmartNet, MetroLink, and RelayNet International Message Exchange, 20 incoming telephone lines connected to computer modems capable of operating from 1200 to 14400 baud, and on-line games for individual and team players. This BBS is a member of The Capital Area SysOps Association, a group of over 200 metropolitan Washington, DC area bulletin board operators. MCI PC CONNECT will allow computer users from most of the United States to participate on these bulletin boards for very reasonable long distance rates. Now long distance callers will be able to utilize the quality and depth of this exceptional BBS as local computer bulletin board users have done for years. Modem users can reach The Virginia Connection BBS by dialing (703) 648-1841. In order to receive all information regarding this MCI PC CONNECT service, call 1-800-333-2511 and MCI operators will provide you with more details. Call now! Do not delay! Don't be satisfied with less! Take advantage of the service -- save money! The Virginia Connection BBS c/o Systems Solutions 11088 Thrush Ridge Road Reston, VA 22091-4722 Contact: Tony McClenny Voice: (703) 758-7984 Modem: (703) 648-1841 ------- End of Forwarded Message