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From: Pooka
Subject: Starlink Access Service
Date: Fri, 20-Jan-89 17:00:01 PST
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Portal-Type: Text
Portal-Filename: Starlink.txt
Portal-Origin: Portal
Portal-User-Id: 1.1001.3237
Portal-Location: 1582.3.79.1
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
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Total system charges 6.00 $ 6.00
STARLINK charges
(5 hours calling Galaxy) $ 7.50
(20 hours calling elsewhere) $30.00
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$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