fees for using the service were relatively expensive. it cost $30 to subscribe followed by a $12 annual membership fee. additionally, prime-time usage charges were $2.30 per minute and after-hours access was 44 cents a minute for basic services and general information, and $1.76 a minute for detailed reports such as s.e.c. filings. "blue chip" and "executive" discount plans were available for users who spent a lot of time on the service.