From: Pooka
Subject: Starlink Access Service
Date: Fri, 20-Jan-89 17:00:01 PST
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ANNOUNCING: GALAXY STARLINK

What is it?

Galaxy STARLINK is an asynchronous outdial service that permits you to make
off-peak calls to thousands of Bulletin Board Systems in 91 cities in 28
states for only $1.50 per hour of connect time.

When will it be available?

It is available right now! Users may sign up by modem for the service.

Who operates it?

STARLINK is a service of Galaxy Telecomm Division, GTC, Inc., the
publishers of BBS Telecomputing News, Galaxy Magazine and other electronic
publications, located in Virginia Beach, VA.

Why is this service available?

GTC purchases large blocks of time from Tymnet,the national packet
switching network, for the users of Galaxy Information Network, and makes
these connect hours available to anyone wishing to avail themselves of the
service. Galaxy Information Network is GTC's multiuser online information
and "Chat" system.  In addition to connecting with Galaxy, STARLINK members
may use the Tymnet Outdial service to place calls to thousands of other
systems and receive one bill each month from GTC for the connect charges.

How much does it cost? What do I get for my money?

There is a one time sign up charge of $50.00 and a monthly service charge
of $10.00 to cover administration and billing services.  Each member
receives two hours of free system time on Galaxy Information Network each
month (exclusive of connect charges).  All network connect charges are
billed at the end of each month for actual time used at $1.50 per hour. All
online system time in excess of two hours per month is billed at $2.00 per
hour.

Example:

Member calls Galaxy Information Network for five hours during the month
using GTC's STARLINK service through the Tymnet system and makes twenty
hours of calls to other systems through Tymnet:

        Monthly Service charge          $10.00          $10.00

        First two hours free            $  .00
        Excess hours                    $ 6.00
                                        ------
        Total system charges              6.00          $ 6.00


        STARLINK charges
        (5 hours calling Galaxy)        $ 7.50
        (20 hours calling elsewhere)    $30.00
                                        ------
                                        $37.50          $37.50

        Total Charges                                   $53.50

        (each additional hour of STARLINK connect time would
        add $1.50 to this bill)

There is no requirement to use the Galaxy Information Network.  The two
free hours are included as this is where billing invoices are left for the
members.  Galaxy is, however, a fun system to use with on-line live
chatting, live interactive games, up-to-the-minute national news and many
other services.  Members may simply use the STARLINK service to access
other systems.


Is there a limit to how much I can use?
No, you can use as much time as you wish each month.

Can I get a discount for higher volume usage?
Sorry, no!  Our low rate of $1.50 per hour precludes this.

What payment methods do you have?
You may charge your monthly bill to Visa, Mastercharge, or sign up for our
checkfree automatic bank debit.  You will be notified of charges by us
leaving an e-mail message to you on Galaxy.

What do I do to sign up?
Have your computer call 804-495-INFO. Have your credit card number ready if
you are charging your account to Visa or Mastercard. If you are planning to
use Checkfree, have a check ready to get information from. After you have
answered a few questions and your account has been established, you will be
mailed a member's agreement with your STARLINK username and password along
with your local access telephone number. When we receive your signed
agreement, your Username and password will be activated and you will be
able to start making calls.

Can I call by voice?
No!  We simply cannot handle the volume of calls.  All signups must be done
by modem.

What cities can I call out to?
The following is a listing of major cities.  In addition to these cities,
there are many others that are a local call from the ones listed.

Eastern Time Zone

Connecticut
  Bloomfield
  Hartford
  Stamford

Florida
   Fort Lauderdale
   Jacksonville
   Longwood
   Miami
   Orlando
   Tampa

Georgia
   Atlanta
   Doraville
   Marietta
   Norcross

Indiana
   Indianapolis

Maryland
   Baltimore

Massachusetts
   Boston
   Cambridge

New Jersey
   Camden
   Englewood Cliffs
   Newark
   Pennsauken
   Princeton
   South Brunswick

New York
   Albany
   Buffalo
   Melville
   New York
   Pittsford
   Rochester
   White Plains

North Carolina
   Charlotte

Ohio
   Akron
   Cincinnati
   Cleveland
   Columbus
   Dayton

Pennsylvania
   Philadelphia
   Pittsburgh

Rhode Island
   Providence

Virginia
   Alexandria
   Arlington
   Fairfax
   Midlothian
   Norfolk
   Portsmouth

Central Time Zone

Alabama
   Birmingham

Illinois
   Chicago
   Glen Ellyn

Kansas
   Wichita

Michigan
   Detroit

Minnesota
   Minneapolis
   St. Paul

Missouri
   Bridgeton
   Independence
   Kansas City
   St. Louis

Nebraska
   Omaha

Oklahoma
   Oklahoma City
   Tulsa

Tennessee
   Memphis
   Nashville

Texas
   Arlington
   Dallas
   Fort Worth
   Houston
   San Antonio

Wisconsin
   Brookfield
   Milwaukee

Mountain Time Zone

Arizona
   Mesa
   Phoenix
   Tucson

Colorado
   Aurora
   Boulder
   Denver

Pacific Time Zone

California
   Alhambra
   Anaheim
   El Segundo
   Long Beach
   Newport Beach
   Oakland
   Pasadena
   Pleasanton
   Sacramento
   San Francisco
   San Jose
   Sherman Oaks
   Vernon
   Walnut Creek

Washington
   Bellevue
   Seattle