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Long Distance

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You may also make calls using a long distance company other than the one you have selected to handle your 1+ calls by dialing the appropriate seven digit (101 XXXX) access code for that company. You will need to establish an account with each long distance company you wish to use. Each long distance company can provide you with their appropriate access code. All toll calls carried by any of the long distance service providers will be billed by them. Billing inquiries should be directed to the long distance provider’s customer assistance numbers noted on the bills you will receive. The following types of long distance calls are available through BBT for calls that are within the Midland LATA. Information about the types of calls available outside the Midland LATA can be obtained by contacting your selected long distance company.

Direct Distance Dialing Direct dial if you wish to talk with anyone who answers. Rates for calls that you dial yourself are lower than for calls dialed by the operator. Charging begins when the called telephone is answered in person or by an automatic answering machine. • To call within your area code dial 1 + Area Code + Telephone Number • To call outside your area code dial 1 + Area Code + Telephone Number Directory Assistance To obtain a directory listing within your local calling area: Dial 1 411 To obtain a directory listing within Area Code 432: Dial 432-555-1212

BBT customers receive three free local (1+411 and 1+555-1212) directory assistance calls per month. There will be a charge for each directory assistance call thereafter.

To obtain a directory listing outside Area Code 432: . . . . . . . . . Dial 1 + Area Code + 555-1212 Directory assistance calls outside Area Code 432 will be handled and billed by the long distance company you have selected for your 1 + long distance calls outside BBT’s service area. Please contact your long distance company for their directory assistance rates. To obtain a toll-free directory listing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial 1-800-555-1212 There is no charge for 800 Directory Assistance.

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