SERIVCE NOTICE

On December 16, 1997, the Mississippi Public Service Commission designated Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. an "Eligible Telecommunications Carrier" for its service area for universal service purposes. The goal of universal service is to provide all Mississippi citizens access to essential telecommunications services.

Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. provides single party touchtone service to residential and business customers (with unlimited local calling) at rates of $10.60 per month for residential customers and $16.60 - $24.40 per month for business customers. This includes access to:

• long distance carriers;
• emergency services;
• operator service;
• directory assistance;
• Telecommunications Relay Services; and
  other services designed for persons with disabilities.

Use of these services may result in added charges.

In addition, Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. provides one copy of its annual local directory free without charge. Touchtone service is available at no additional charge.

Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. would be pleased to provide you with specific rates for your area upon request.

Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. also offers qualified customers Lifeline and Link-Up service. If you are a low income customer you may qualify for these programs. This means you may receive a monthly credit for your basic phone charges (Lifeline) or an offset of installation fees (Link-Up). This service also includes toll blocking to qualifying customers without charge.

Please call Franklin Telephone Company, Inc. at 877-422-1212 or feel to write us at P. O. Box 278, Meadville, MS 39653 for additional information.