NO SBC(ATT NOW) HOOKUP FEE FOR ONLINE TELEPHONE ORDERS
When I ordered my telephone service, I did it on line because they gave a $38 refund on the connection fee if you ordered online. I see on their web page they now wave the entire $50 fee. If you need help or would like to give me a referral from SBC, let me know.
www.sbc.com
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I HAVE HIGH SPEED MODEMS
I was not too happy having to drive to McAllen to save the $20 delivery fee for the modem to get the high speed internet. I talked them into giving me some, so others could just pick them up here in the park. I am at J-147.
The procedure is to get the modem and then call their office and sign up and get activated. Their number is (866) 683-7979. You can also pick up the modem at their office in McAllen. So far over 35 people in the park have picked up the modems.
I put the details of the $35 a month internet service here:
http://newsnotes.us/hs.html
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LUNCH AT THE REC HALL TUESDAYS
Lynn and George will be serving sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, iced tea and cookies for $3.50. Choice of pulled pork, hamburger, hotdog, or kielbasa. Sandwiches may be purchased separately.
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SBC LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE FOR $40 A MONTH
last year I had Sprint because they offered local and unlimited long distance telephone service for $50 a month. This year I checked with SBC and got the local and unlimited service for $40 a month, and by ordering on line, you can get installation for free (free is good). See free installation above.
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GET AROUND ‘PUSH THIS/PUSH THAT BUTTON'
Many calls have IVR ("interactive voice response") that you have to push many buttons. There is a web site that has work-arounds to get to a ral person. Scroll down as there are a bunch.
http://www.paulenglish.com/ivr/
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SITE FOR GOOD DEALS/PET TAGS LINK
I mentioned "Fat Wallet Hot Deals Forum" and 'PET TAGS' but forgot the links.
http://www.fatwallet.com/c/18
http://www.tagoffer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=hartz&Category_Code=PETTAG
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TRACFONE INCREASE IN MINUTES
Rates have improved for 2006.
60 minutes (was 40 min) $19.99
120 minutes (was 100 min) $29.99
250 minutes (was 200 min) $49.99
A reconditioned Nokia 1100 is available in some zip codes for free with the purchase of the 40 minute card for $19.99 plus tax, s/h. Zip 78586 is one.
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