But where are the "new remote terminals"?

Bob Tanner [tanner at real-time.com] wrote:
> > Dear Qwest DSL Host,
> >  
> > Please see the MegaHost site at https://www.extranet.interprise.com/megahost/
> > for an important update on a Qwest DSL price increase effective August 7,
> > 2001.
> >  
> > Also, at the MegaHost site you'll be able to see the addresses of where we
> > have currently deployed or will soon deploy remote terminals so that end users
> > who previously could not get DSL service now probably can.
> >  
> > You'll need your unique login and password to get into the site.  It should've
> > been automatically emailed to you when you became a Qwest DSL Host.  If you
> > need your login and password, please let me know and I will get one to you.
> 
> Since most of you don't have access to this, I'll cut-n-paste it for you. 
> 
> This really sucks, especially when the economy is so slow and there is no
> competition to Qworst.
> 
> Notification: DSL Rate Increase and Grandfathered DSL Deluxe and DSL Pro Deluxe
> Fixed Rate Period Plans
> 
> Product name: Qwest DSL Service
> 
> Tariff/catalog/price list reference: Qwest Tariff F.C.C. No. 1, Section 8
> 
> State(s): All 14 Qwest States covered by Tariff F.C.C. No. 1 where the above
> services are available.
> 
> Rate Increase Date: August 7, 2001
> 
> Description: Qwest has filed a tariff to change the monthly recurring rates for
> its DSL Services. Qwest is increasing the rate for its month-to-month DMT DSL
> Deluxe, DMT Pro Deluxe, CAP DSL Select, CAP DSL Deluxe and CAP DSL Pro Deluxe
> services. In addition, Qwest will be increasing its monthly rates for the other
> DSL services including month-to- month services as well as the services with
> term plans of 12-, 36- and 60-months. Qwest is also grandfathering the 12-, 36-
> and 60-month term plans for DSL Pro Deluxe service. After the effective date of
> the filing, Qwest will no longer offer Fixed Period Service Rate Plans for Qwest
> DSL Deluxe 12-, 36- and 60-months to new customers or for renewal once existing
> plans reach termination.
> 
> Background: Qwest DSL was first to launch DSL in the market late 1997 at $39.95.
> We were the first company to lower the price to $29.95 in 1998 and introduce the
> Select product at $19.95 later that year. Third quarter 2000 Qwest DSL Pro
> service was introduced for customers who required higher speeds or business
> class services and Qwest lowered the prices for the higher speeds of DSL service
> significantly with that announcement. All companies are experiencing increased
> costs, and Qwest is no different in that regard. We have found it necessary to
> increase the prices of our DSL service effective August 7, 2001 as follows:
> 
> Note: Qwest DSL 256 was introduced on June 14 at $21.95. It is not affected by
> this increase.
> 
> Qwest DSL Deluxe:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $29.95 $31.95
> One Year $29.95 *Grandfathered
> Three Years $29.95 *Grandfathered
> Five Years $29.95 *Grandfathered
> 
> Qwest DSL Select (CAP only): (We stopped selling this product 6-14-01. Price
> increase applies to existing customers.)
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $19.95 $21.95
> One Year $19.95 *Grandfathered
> Three Years $19.95 *Grandfathered
> Five Years $19.95 *Grandfathered
> 
> *Grandfathered Contract terms no longer offered with these services. Customer's
> price will be in effect until notified by Qwest at contract expiration. Customer
> will then be offered the month-to-month price in effect on date of contract
> expiration.
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro Services:
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro Deluxe:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $50.00 $55.00
> One Year $50.00 $55.00
> Three Years $50.00 $55.00
> Five Years $50.00 $55.00
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 640K:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $60.00 $66.00
> One Year $58.00 $64.00
> Three Years $56.00 $62.00
> Five Years $54.00 $60.00
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 960K: (We stopped selling this product 4-01. Price increase
> applies to existing customers.)
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $70.00 $77.00
> One Year $67.00 $74.00
> Three Years $64.00 $71.00
> Five Years $61.00 $68.00
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 1M:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $80.00 $88.00
> One Year $76.00 $84.00
> Three Years $72.00 $80.00
> Five Years $68.00 $76.00
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 4M:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $150.00 $165.00
> One Year $145.00 $160.00
> Three Years $140.00 $155.00
> Five Years $135.00 $150.00
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 7M:
> Term Old Rate New Rate
> Month to month $250.00 $275.00
> One Year $244.00 $269.00
> Three Years $238.00 $263.00
> Five Years $232.00 $257.00
> 
> Existing Subscribers: Existing customers will be notified of this price increase
> on their bill.
> 
> Frequently Asked Questions
> 
> What is the change that is being announced?
> 
> To provide the best DSL technology available to as many customers as possible,
> Qwest is announcing a $2.00 per month increase in the Qwest Select/Deluxe
> products, and a 10 percent increase in the Qwest DSL Pro series.
> 
> What is the effective date of the increase?
> 
> The price of Qwest DSL service will increase for all affected customers on
> August 7, 2001.
> 
> How will customers be notified of the change?
> 
> Existing customers will be notified via a message on their bill. Qwest
> Representatives will notify prospective or new customers when they call into one
> of Qwest Sales centers.
> 
> Why is the price of QwestDSL service increasing?
> 
> The cost to buy and install the technology to provide DSL service is increasing.
> As customer demand increases, we are committed to expanding the availability of
> this high value product to as many customers as possible across our 14-state
> coverage area.
> 
> Which products are affected by this change?
> 
> The following products will experience a price increase of $2.00 per month:
> 
> Qwest Select (no new service offered)
> 
> Qwest DSL Deluxe
> 
> The following products will experience a 10% price increase:
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro Deluxe
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 640K
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 960 (no new service offered)
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 1M
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 4M
> 
> Qwest DSL Pro 7M
> 
> I just ordered Qwest DSL recently. How will this change affect me?
> 
> If your DSL service was activated prior to August 7, your monthly charge will be
> pro-rated based upon the number of days in your billing cycle at the old rates
> prior to August 7. On August 7, you will begin to be charged the new rate.
> 
> I ordered my DSL service on a 1, 3, or 5 year contract. How will this change
> affect me?
> 
> The pricing under your present contract will not change during the contract
> period.
> 
> How do the new rates for Qwest DSL compare with competitive products in the
> marketplace?
> 
> DSL rates are comparable to those of our competitors and in some cases, lower
> compared to other alternatives in both the Consumer and Small Business markets.
> Moreover, we believe we deliver a superior product and value through greater
> reliability, a bundled solution, an d end-to-end product support.
> 
> How does this change affect customers who use products that are no longer
> offered such as DSL Select?
> 
> Current customers who subscribed to DSL Select will experience a $2 per month
> increase in the price of their service. DSL Select is no longer offered to new
> customers.
> 
> Will rates for DSL change in the future?
> 
> No other changes are known at this time, but we continue to evaluate market
> conditions when establishing prices.
> 
> Does this price increase affect business customers with DSL service?
> 
> Yes. All customers with DSL service will experience a price increase.
> 
> -- 
> Bob Tanner <tanner at real-time.com>       | Phone : (952)943-8700
> http://www.mn-linux.org                 | Fax   : (952)943-8500
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