VGC presents: LCI Alternative^(sm)

For small and mid-sized businesses

The alternative for small business long distance calling! LCI Alternative^(sm) is LCI's small business product for customers billing between $20 and $200 in monthly long distance. It is a Simple, Fair, and Inexpensive^(sm) small business solution .

LCI Alternative offers your business:

• One flat interstate rate for outbound and inbound usage;
• Flat intrastate rates for outbound and inbound usage;
• Competitive international rates;
• One fee-free 800 number;
• Six second billing increments;
• WorldCard^(sm) (calling card) with low surcharges;
• No term commitments.
• Low $20 monthly minimum.

• LCI Welcome Kit;
• 30 domestic minutes of FREE long distance;
• One fee-free 800 number;
• Customer Satisfaction Guarantee;
• 800 Service Assurance Guarantee;
• Customer Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Flat interstate rates- Flat rates give you simplicity along with savings! If you are making calls outside your state, you pay the same rate no matter where, what time, or what day you call. No more guessing by mileage, making it easier to plan your long distance budget!

Flat intrastate rates- Flat rates give you simplicity along with savings! If you are making calls within your state, you pay the same rate no matter where, what time, or what day you call. No more guessing by mileage, making it easier to plan your long distance budget! (Intrastate rates vary by state)

Competitive international rates- LCI has competitive international rates to over 230 international countries. (International rates vary by country and time of day.)

No fee 800 number- LCI gives you one no fee 800 number! This can save you up to $15 a month that other long distance companies may charge you! You can order a new 800 number or transfer existing 800 numbers.

If you would like more than one 800 line LCI offers a second and third line for a monthly fee of $1 each.

Six second billing increments- Tired of being overcharged for hang-ups, wrong numbers, and voicemail connections? LCI offers 6 second billing increments, which means you pay less for seconds you do not use. It may be pennies and nickels per call; however, those can add up quickly and save you $$$.

LCI WorldCard^(sm)- LCI's enhanced calling card offers flat, domestic and competitive international rates, low priced surcharges on domestic and international calls, and 6 second billing increments on domestic calling!

No term commitments- To get the lowest rates possible, many long distance companies require that customers sign term and volume commitment contracts. LCI Alternative understands that small businesses face a lot of risks, so we offer you a no term product with low, flat, and competitive rates!

Low $20 monthly minimum- LCI Alternative has a low monthly minimum of $20 compared to many other long distance companies that have minimums up to $50 a month for small business services.

LCI Welcome Kit- Within 7 to 14 days after becoming an LCI customer, you will receive a welcome kit introducing you to LCI and what you need to know as an LCI Business Customer. (i.e. sample bill, customer service information, additional service information, etc.)

30 minutes of free long distance - Try LCI Alternative for your small business and LCI will give you a pre-paid calling card worth 30 minutes of free long distance! Simply complete the attached LCI Alternative subscriber form. We'll send you the 30 minute prepaid card and sign you up for our great small business long distance service!

Customer Satisfaction Guarantee - If a customer is not satisfied with the service that LCI provides during the first 90 days of service, LCI will pay to switch the customer back (up to $10) to its previous carrier and release it from any term obligations to LCI.

800 Assurance Guarantee- Provides an alternative routing arrangement for LCI's 800 services terminating through LCI switch facilities.

Customer Service- LCI Customer Service provides excellent service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. LCI Customer Service's number is 1-800-860-1020.