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The PSC’s decision is a compromise to AT&T’s requesf that it no longer deliver the phonr booksto customers. AT&gT Florida told the PSC that eliminating the automativc distribution of the residential white pagesis “an environmentallyt green endeavor and a cost saviny measure” and that providing a paper copy of the directorhy is “an inefficient use of resources in thes e touch economic times.” But commissionerss also were worried about how it might impact ability to access information, said PSC Spokeswomanm Kirsten Olsen.
Instead of doing away with the rule commissioners agreed to give it atrial run, during which time it will gather customer feedback. “Today’w decision allows the PSC to assess the practicalit of discontinuing printed residentialpdirectory delivery, while continuing to provide directoriee to customers who want a copy,” PSC Chairmanj Matthew M. Carter II said in a news As part ofthe agreement, AT&fT must put a toll-free number on the cover of the Yelloqw Pages that directs people to call if they want a Whitre Pages. The directory will still be provided for free to thosd whorequest it.
AT&T Florida would not disclose just how much money the waiveewill save, citing confidentiality, according to its request to the PSC. AT&Tf Florida already has begun a program to provide its Yellow Pages and residentiaol listingson CD-ROM in certain areas of