"SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> jeremy wrote:
>> AT&T announced that they will expand the ability of their wireless
>> customers to make free calls. In addition to getting free m2m, wireless
>> customers will be able to call AT&T landlines without incurring usage
>> fees or using their wireless minutes.
>>
>> AT&T has 100 million landlines.
>>
>> Good marketing strategy.
>>
>> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/19/bu...=1&oref=slogin
>
> Of those 100 million landlines, how many have AT&T unlimited long distance
> at at least $40/month, and how many of the cellular lines have $59.99/900
> minutes. I guess it's aimed at businesses.

Still, it sounds like a powerful advertising incentive. If your business
and/or family are on AT&T landlines, that could give you a lot of free
calls. Even if the monthly charge is a bit on the high side, there are
going to be people that will come out ahead.