Re: France -- $6.75 for Three Minute

If we adjust for inflation ...

What was worth $6.75 in 1972 would cost $31.39 in 2005 ... Inflation Amount 365.07% (courtesy of

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So, your 12c 3 minute call these days is quite a bargain !

>> An AT&T/Bell System ad in the March 1972 National Geographic: >> "When you want to be in France for business or pleasure but can't get >> away...telephone. It's easy to get there in no time. The cost is low. >> As little as $6.75 plus tax for a three minute station to station >> call. Calling France is the next best thing to being there -- as well as >> a very cheap way to get there." > And now I pay 4 cents a minute from the U.S. to most G8 nations, > including France. How things have changed.
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Henry Cabot Henhouse III
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