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To: cody andre who wrote (382)	10/20/1996 2:06:00 PM
From: Brian K Crawford	of 13594

Re: AOL pricing plans...I have lifted two posts from the Motley Fool boards on AOL regarding pricing plans offered...They are for your info, and I have no idea if AOL management will actually do the $19.95 unlimited offer. It does seem clear from many postings on the Motley Fool boards, that a pricing announcement is due within the next few weeks. <<< Subj: Flat Rate-Unlimited Usage Date: 96-10-19 From: [deleted] Just called AOL to "cancel". I told them the reason was it was too expensive. The operator said they were test marketing a $20 flat rate & it would definately be available soon. She gave me a free month plus an additional 50 hours if I waited 30 days before canceling. Also said if the flat rate is not available within 30 days to call back & they would credit me more hours. I don't know the effect this will have on the stock, but $20 for unlimited time, it's gonna be tough to compete with. >>> <<< Subj: AOL Date: 96-10-19 From: [deleted] Hi Fools: I also was offered 50 free hours not no cancel. But I cancelled anyway because of some computer glitches and when I rejoined the next day from an AOL disc (they are so rare are they collectable?) guess what ..you get 50 free hours!!!! I also tooled around MSN a little today checking investments and Web chats. I was shockingly underwelmed. I am new to this board so I am wary of posting my ideas about how AOL should make money(till I have browsed a folder or two) but it seems that they are really gonna have to blow it (apple??) to ruin this company >>> I thought this second post was fascinating. He is negative/positive at the same time, and definitely contributing to the churn rate. Long or short, this is a high risk time for AOL. My sense is that Steve Case is preparing to regain the momentum in a big way. He will be "betting the company" on this Christmas/AOL3.0 marketing and new pricing push. Good luck to all. Brian

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