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1992-08-28
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BUSINESS, Page 51Business NotesCREDITMa Bell's Popular Child
No one knew it at the time, but a star was born during this
spring's Academy Awards telecast. That night AT&T bought more
than $1 million worth of airtime to introduce its new Universal
credit card. Since then, AT&T has mailed out 1.7 million cards,
prompting predictions that the Universal will become the
world's most popular credit plate. Besides having the benefits
of a Visa or MasterCard, Universal holders get a 10% discount
on AT&T phone calls charged on the card. And for all who apply
for the Universal this year, AT&T is tossing in a lifetime
waiver of annual fees. Ironically, the cost of introducing the
new card has eaten into company profits. And card-issuing
rivals are in a snit over AT&T's venture onto their turf.
Citibank has switched its long-distance service to MCI.