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lines to assure that no more than 4 parties are on a line, to reduce 5party lines to 4-party lines, and to progressively upgrade 4-party lines within the exchange base rate areas to 1 or 2 party service.
In addition to seeking higher monthly rates, the Company requests increases in charges for moving, changing or connecting telephone service. The decision of Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Company to seek a rate increase is not particularly surprising in view of continued price increases by other industries for products and services and similar moves being made by other Telephone Com
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