The Toronto show sponsored by the GTPC was a success thanks to all the collectors dealers and issuers who attended from Quebec, USA, England, Puerto Rico and elsewhere.
The hobby is alive in Toronto! Stay tuned for the date of our next show. Even better join the club.
See further information and phonecard image at http://www.sentex.net/~monte/cardshow.html
Three months ago I had three cards produced to continue the Historical Telephone Card Series that I started with the set of four NYNEX cards in December of 1996. The new three cards depicts historical telephones of different vintages. They retail for $10.00 each and have 30 minutes of time by Cable & Wireless. They were produced by Telenova in VT. The issue was limited to 1,000 of each card....and are a part of a series of 12 I plan to continue to the cadre of collectors of cards that enjoy historical telephone images. These cards have not been promoted, due to my other duties, running the Telephone Pioneer organization from Maine to West Virginia - an area with 179,000 members and a lot of meetings and travel. To date, 200 cards have been sold, and I have yet to reach out to my mailing list of 455 people - who have reserved numbers - due to a lack of time and staff support. I hope to attend to that in August when my travel schedule subsides. Nevertheless, I wanted you and the collector community to be aware of this issue, especially those who have bought the entire NYNEX Pioneer series of cards.
Cards are available by sending a check to Bell Atlantic Pioneers for $34.95 - that includes shipping and handling (sorry about the $4.95 addition - I have to hire a manpower - excuse me (Personpower) temporary to do the handling and shipping and it is a minimum of 8 hours a day. So, if your readers respond quickly, there might be a delay of a week or two until I get enough orders to hire a person to ship out the cards. I hope everyone realizes that the Telephone Pioneers are a non-profit organization and all the proceeds from the cards go to support our charitable causes.
If anyone has interest in these cards - the address to send their check is - Bell Atlantic Pioneers - 6 Bowdoin Square - Boston, MA 02114 Or e-mail AntiqueTel@aol.com for more information.
MasterCard International, the official card and official payment system of World Cup 1998, taking place from June 10-July 12, had signed an agreement with France Telecom, the official telecommunications provider for the event, through which France Telecom is marketing the official prepaid calling card in France.
Global One, under its agreement, will market and distribute the official MasterCard World Cup '98 prepaid card through special programs in over 100 countries outside of France.
"We are delighted to have been chosen by such a respected leader as MasterCard International to help support in the world's premier sports tournament and are honored to provide our services for the official MasterCard World Cup '98 prepaid calling card," said Fred Rucker, Global One executive vice president for Sales and Marketing.
The launch of the MasterCard World Cup '98 prepaid calling card responds to overwhelming global demand among the millions of soccer fans and the general public who wish to commemorate the world's largest single sporting event -- this year with 32 competing teams, an estimated 2.5 million spectators, and a cumulative television audience of around 35 billion.
In addition to serving as a collector's item, the MasterCard World Cup `98 prepaid calling card gives those traveling to the event and other international travelers the ability to make high-quality calls from virtually any phone in more than 100 countries, day or night, over the Global One seamless international network.
The designation of Global One as the service provider for the official MasterCard World Cup '98 prepaid calling card is another recognition of the company's leadership in the global consumer telecommunications market.
Global One prepaid and postpaid calling cards are highly popular with international travelers who want to avoid the high cost of collect calls and hotel surcharges, while enjoying the simplicity of a local, toll-free access number and the convenience of in-language operator services.
"We are extremely grateful to IDT for their enthusiastic support of Operation Uplink," shares Joanne Dickerson, Production Coordinator, VFW Marketing Services. "The donation will enable countless individuals to get in contact with their families."
According to Dickerson, who worked with IDT in securing the gift, each phone card contains ten minutes long distance phone time. Together, the cards are valued at more than $37,000.
The gift was organized by Edward Miller, IDT Vice President - Corporate Sales. In announcing the gift, Miller commented on how appropriate a time Independence Day is for such a gift, expressing gratitude for the sacrifices veterans and active duty troops continue to make.
"Working with IDT, especially Mr. Miller, has been a wonderful experience," says Dickerson. "His genuine concern for veterans and those serving our country is readily apparent."
Through the generous donations of VFW members and supporters, Operation Uplink has already distributed more than 70,000 pre-paid phone cards in VA Medical Centers and military bases around the world. The program is funded by donations from members and friends of the VFW, including several corporations. The VFW, founded in 1899, is America's oldest major veterans organization. Its more than 2.1 million members served overseas during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Panama, Grenada, Lebanon, the Persian Gulf War, Bosnia, Somalia and Haiti, as well as in many smaller occupation and expeditionary actions.
IDT is a leading emerging multinational carrier that combines its position as an international telecommunications operator, its experience as an Internet service provider and its leading position in Internet telephony to provide a broad range of telecommunications services to its wholesale and retail customers worldwide. The company provides its customers with integrated and competitively priced international and domestic long distance, Internet access and, through its Net2Phone product offerings, Internet telephony services including Net2Phone Direct and Net2Fax.
The new prepaid card denominations are in response to customer requests and build on the public's acceptance of prepaid cellular service.
AirTouch Prepaid Cellular calling cards are now available in $30, $50 and $100 denominations, with per-minute rates of $0.75, $0.625 and $0.50, respectively. With AirTouch prepaid service, there are no extra charges for long distance calls. The home calling area encompasses the entire AirTouch-Southern California service area, from Ventura to the Mexican border.
"Because there is no credit check, no deposit and no contract required, this program has great appeal for budget-conscious customers," said Patrick Trepanier, product manager for AirTouch. "The calling cards allow customers to prepay for cellular service by credit card or by purchasing a card at an authorized AirTouch retail location."
World Cup Soccer & Sweepstakes
AirTouch is also offering, while supplies last, a commemorative $30 prepaid card that captures the spirit of the 1998 World Cup Soccer tournament with a picture of international soccer action.
"The commemorative card was created in conjunction with our 1998 World Cup Soccer marketing program, including the `You Always Win with AirTouch Sweepstakes' happening now, through June 27 at all AirTouch retail stores," added Randy Laub, marketing communications manager for AirTouch. Winners of the enter-to-win sweepstakes will receive $10,000 cash or a trip to the winning team's country, Motorola StarTAC phones and free airtime. No purchase is necessary to enter.
The new AirTouch prepaid cellular calling cards and the card commemorating World Cup Soccer action are available now at AirTouch retail stores, select AirTouch agents and RadioShack stores throughout Southern California. For more information, call 800/AIRTOUCH (247-8682).
Offer must be received between 7/1/98 and 2/15/99. Limit two phone cards (total of 6 proofs-of-purchase) per group, organization, household or mailing address. This official certificate must accompany request. Copies or other reproductions of certificate will not be accepted. Offer void where taxed, prohibited, or restricted by law. Please allow 8-10 weeks for shipping. Not responsible for lost, late or undelivered responses.
More Information is available at: http:/www.oreida.com/coreBrand/Pages/offers/phone.html
From: Della Wireman
Until Next Time,
Alan
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