Galaxy Telecomm Corporation announces...... CONNECT-USA!! During the next few months, Galaxy Telecomm Corporation will be building an all new data network across the United States known as CONNECT-USA!! The following national BBSes are currently directly connected to CONNECT-USA EXEC-PC Milwaukee - 150 Lines - Over 100,000 Downloadable Files $59.00/Year Access Fee (414)789-4210 CHANNEL 1 Boston - Over 200 Message Areas - 120 New Uploads/Day $85.00/Year Access Fee (617)354-8873 GALAXY Albuquerque - 64 Lines - Home system for CONNECT-USA GALAXY is FREE for CONNECT-USA Members (505)881-6964 RUSTY AND EDIE'S Youngstown, OH - 64 Lines - HUGE Adult File Collection $69.00/Year Access Fee (216)726-2620 PC LIBRARY Minneapolis - Large File Collection Including Adult Very Active Message Areas (612)435-8058 MOONSHAE ISLES Fort Lauderdale - Online Multi-Player Games Online Interactive Chat (Better than CompuServe's CB) (305)321-2410 These "direct connect" systems will be accessable via a local phone call to CONNECT-USA members. This means that you dial a local access number, type in some account information and the name of one of the above BBS's, and you will be charged $3.00 per hour while online. The $3.00 per hour charge does not include any access fees for any of the BBS's above. If you already call any of these systems using a regular long distance carrier, the savings can be tremendous. The $3.00 per hour charge is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. No more waiting till after 11pm to get good long distance rates. CONNECT-USA access numbers are at a minimum of 2400 bps, and 9600 V.32/V.42 service will be implemented during 1991. Most access numbers are also MNP capable, so line noise is not a problem. There will be no increase in price for 9600 service. Transfer rates vary between 220CPS and 235CPS on most file transfers. THESE RATES ARE 24 HOUR PER DAY RATES! There is no such thing as "prime time" and "leisure time" with CONNECT-USA!! There are also NO Character charges or "telco" charges associated with the use of CONNECT-USA!! During the initial "startup" period, the signup fee for CONNECT-USA will be $10.00. After the "startup" period is over, the signup fee will be $35.00. There is a monthly maintenance fee of $10.00. Monthly charges will be charged to either VISA, MasterCard or direct checking account debit. Certain corporate clients may qualify for direct billing (with substantial deposit). If you would like additional information about CONNECT-USA you may call 1-800-477-1788 (voice) between the hours of 8AM - 7PM Mountain Time. No information will be given out over the phone. It will be mailed to you. Galaxy Telecomm Corporation 2625 Pennsylvania NE, #225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)881-6988 Voice (505)881-6964 BBS