In <1992Sep10.040135.16428@nntpd2.cxo.dec.com> j_parsons@moutns.enet.dec.com (What was sliced bread the greatest thing since?) writes:
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>Is anyone here still using Sprint's PC Pursuit service? I used to be an avid
>user but had to bail out when they did away with the unlimited usage for $30/month a few years ago. I am curious to find out if the service is still around, and if so what the current pricing policies are. Do they support 9600 baud (or higher) yet? Are there competing services which support 9600?
I recently called them to find out what they offer. The phone was answered by
"Spencer Data", so I'm not sure if they were sold or what.
They are still 2400 baud only, but talking about 9600 baud "next year". They
have "outdials" in 40 or so cities (IE, that's where the remote end can be. The
local end may have an even greater range of choices.)
They cost $30 for a 1-time signup, then $30/month for up to 30 hours of
"non-prime time" use, which is 6PM-7AM local time, plus all weekend.
They also have a "family plan" that I didn't pay much attention to, so I might
not remember price exactly, but it was something like $50/month for up to 60
hours of use.
They also have a "handicapped plan" which, fortunately, doesn't apply to me.
Phone number for info or signup is (800) 736-1130.
