How does the new basic service charge and expanded calling area plan compare to services and rates available elsewhere?
Under the new plan, Pioneer telephone subscribers will receive basic service at a rate of $16.00 per month along with a bundle of additional calling features (Calling Number Identification, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, 8-List Speed Dialing, and Voice Mail) at no additional charge. By comparison, if purchased from the telephone company in a neighboring area such as Dodge City, Garden City, or Liberal, the cost alone of basic service and the additional calling features would total as much as $39.95 per month. Moreover, the comparable rate of $39.95 in a neighboring area would not include the additional value of 240 minutes of free area-wide calling to become available to Pioneer telephone customers with the new expanded calling area service.
