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“For example, we're now charging only about half of what it costs usi to install phones.” Centel vicepresident Ferguson maintained. "Under our proposal, service connection charges would increase to cover costs."
Ferguson said local basic monthly phone rates have stayed at the 1976 level for so long because Centel has found more efficient ways to operate its business.
"We're proud of the productivity improvements and cost saving programs that have allowed us to keep existing rates for such an extended period," he said. “We’re serving 30,000 more phones today with 35 less employees than we had in 1976 but we’ve reached the point where we need a rate increase to continue providing quality service to our customers.” According to Ferguson, Centel has increased its investment in equipment and
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