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BELLSOUTH DEPLOYS PREPAID PROGRAM

ATLANTA-BellSouth Cellular Corp. deployed its Mobile America prepaid calling card program in Bakersfield, Calif., and Mobile, Ala.

The program allows consumers to purchase a Mobile America prepaid card in 10-, 30- and 60-minute increments. To access BellSouth’s cellular network, customers dial *888 on any cellular phone and enter the card number.

Airtime is debited from the card balance as soon as a call is connected, and callers are informed of their remaining airtime at the beginning of each call.

Customers can opt either to purchase a new card or to replenish their card by visiting a BellSouth retail partner or by calling the Mobile America customer service line.

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