1.   An announcement of new pricing may come as early as next week, said Kathy Johnson, a spokeswoman for America Online in Vienna, Va.

2.   But last month, MCI informed those customers that they will have to accept new pricing in January.

3.   Customers are eligible to convert to the new pricing on their billing date, which is based on when the customer first signed up.

4.   The software also manages new service orders and helps clients design and simulate new pricing and service plans.

5.   He said the company is trying to formulate a new pricing structure and assured customers that the new pricing will not be affected by the currency fluctuation.

6.   The Bloomington-based insurer said the new pricing is based on its own rating system that accurately reflects safety.