Here are some common charges that are usually found in a phone bill:
911 - This charge is imposed by local government to help pay for emergency services such as fire and rescue.
Federal Excise Tax – It is a three percent (3%) tax mandated by the federal government for all telecommunication services. This includes local, long distance and wireless bills.
(Federal) Subscriber Line Charge – This charge may appear as "FCC Charge for Network Access," "Federal Line Cost Charge," "Interstate Access Charge," "Federal Access Charge," "Interstate Single Line Charge," "Customer Line Charge" or "FCC-Approved Customer Line Charge.” The FCC caps the maximum price that a company may charge for this. This is not a government charge or tax and it does not end up in the government’s treasury.
Local Number Portability Charge (LNP) – This charge provides residential and business telephone customers with the ability to retain their existing local telephone numbers when switching from one local service provider to another. This is not a tax but a fixed monthly charge.
State & Local Municipal Tax – It may also appear on the phone bill as “Gross receipt tax” in some state. Imposed by the state, local and municipal governments on goods and services.
(State) Subscriber Line Charge – Mandated by some states’ public service or utility commissions to compensate the local phone company for part of the cost of providing local telephone lines associated with state services.
Relay Services Charge – It is a state charge that helps to pay for the relay center, which transmits and translates calls for hearing-impaired and speech-impaired people.
Universal Service Fund (USF) or Universal Connectivity Fee - The USF helps to make phone service affordable and available to all Americans, including consumers with low income and those living in areas where the costs for providing telephone service is high. This fund helps provide schools, libraries and rural health care providers with discount phone services. Congress has mandated that all telephone companies providing interstate service must contribute to USF.
FCC has set the following rules and guideline for phone bills to avoid fraud or any confusion on charges made.
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DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Cell Phone Fraud
Cell Phone fraud may occur in two different ways: Identity Theft and Cell Phone Cloning.
Identity Theft occurs when someone signs up for service with fraudulently obtained customer information or false identification. Lawbreakers use your personal information and use it to set up a cell phone account in your name.
It may take a while to solve identity theft and it could be a long and difficult process for the victim. Call your carrier if you think you have been a victim of identity theft.
Cell Phone Cloning Fraud
Every cell phone is supposed to have a unique factory-set electronic serial number (ESN) and telephone number (MIN). A cloned cell phone is one that has been reprogrammed to transmit the ESN and MIN belonging to another (legitimate) cell phone.
Unscrupulous people can obtain valid ESN/MIN combinations by illegally monitoring the radio wave transmissions from the cell phones of legitimate subscribers. After cloning, both the legitimate and the fraudulent cell phones have the same ESN/MIN combination and cellular systems cannot distinguish the cloned cell phone from the legitimate one. The legitimate phone user then gets billed for the cloned phone’s calls.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Identity Theft occurs when someone signs up for service with fraudulently obtained customer information or false identification. Lawbreakers use your personal information and use it to set up a cell phone account in your name.
It may take a while to solve identity theft and it could be a long and difficult process for the victim. Call your carrier if you think you have been a victim of identity theft.
Cell Phone Cloning Fraud
Every cell phone is supposed to have a unique factory-set electronic serial number (ESN) and telephone number (MIN). A cloned cell phone is one that has been reprogrammed to transmit the ESN and MIN belonging to another (legitimate) cell phone.
Unscrupulous people can obtain valid ESN/MIN combinations by illegally monitoring the radio wave transmissions from the cell phones of legitimate subscribers. After cloning, both the legitimate and the fraudulent cell phones have the same ESN/MIN combination and cellular systems cannot distinguish the cloned cell phone from the legitimate one. The legitimate phone user then gets billed for the cloned phone’s calls.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Careless Dialing
Be very careful when placing a collect or other operator-assisted calls, or you or the party you are calling may end up paying a higher rate. The unexpected charges may come as a result of a new scheme involving "fat-finger dialing."
How it happens: You place a call from a public phone or payphone, intending to use a service like 1-800-CALL-ATT or 1-800-COLLECT. But you misspell or hit an incorrect button when dialing. You accidentally dial something like 1-800-CALLAT.
You get connected to the party you wished to call, but the phone company that connects you is not the one you intended to use. Instead, it is a company that secures 800 numbers related to well-known ones. For example, a company secures the number "800-CALLAT".
The company banks on the possibility that you might accidentally misspell or misdial your intended number. Often, the company won't identify itself to you or the person receiving the collect call before connecting the call. The charges for the misdialed call are 2 to 3 times higher than it would have been.
Dial carefully so that you can avoid this problem. Listen to the handset while dialing the number to make sure you hit each number only once. If you are not sure you dialed correctly, hang up and start again.
You may file a complaint with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through their e-mail fccinfo@fcc.gov, website www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html, or by phone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
How it happens: You place a call from a public phone or payphone, intending to use a service like 1-800-CALL-ATT or 1-800-COLLECT. But you misspell or hit an incorrect button when dialing. You accidentally dial something like 1-800-CALLAT.
You get connected to the party you wished to call, but the phone company that connects you is not the one you intended to use. Instead, it is a company that secures 800 numbers related to well-known ones. For example, a company secures the number "800-CALLAT".
The company banks on the possibility that you might accidentally misspell or misdial your intended number. Often, the company won't identify itself to you or the person receiving the collect call before connecting the call. The charges for the misdialed call are 2 to 3 times higher than it would have been.
Dial carefully so that you can avoid this problem. Listen to the handset while dialing the number to make sure you hit each number only once. If you are not sure you dialed correctly, hang up and start again.
You may file a complaint with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through their e-mail fccinfo@fcc.gov, website www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html, or by phone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Call Waiting
Call Waiting is a phone service feature that allows you to receive a call even if you are using the line. A discreet tone alerts you to the new caller so you can answer your second incoming call by putting your first caller on hold. Consumers have the option of answering or ignoring the incoming call but cannot connect all parties (connecting parties is considered as a conference call or three-way calling).
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Call Splashing
Call splashing happens when you place a call from a public phone/payphone, hotel or airport phone and gets routed to a distant call center before it gets transferred to your chosen long distance carrier.
Your preferred long distance carrier might unintentionally bill your call as originating from the distant call center, rather than from your actual location. As a result, you may be charged a higher long distance rates for the call.
To avoid this kind of problem listen carefully to the operator and do NOT consent any call transfers unless you understand where the call is being transferred. Also, check your phone bill and make sure that the origination and destination of the call is correct.
You may file a complaint with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through their e-mail fccinfo@fcc.gov, website www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html, or by phone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Your preferred long distance carrier might unintentionally bill your call as originating from the distant call center, rather than from your actual location. As a result, you may be charged a higher long distance rates for the call.
To avoid this kind of problem listen carefully to the operator and do NOT consent any call transfers unless you understand where the call is being transferred. Also, check your phone bill and make sure that the origination and destination of the call is correct.
You may file a complaint with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through their e-mail fccinfo@fcc.gov, website www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html, or by phone 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Difference between a direct call and an operator-assisted call
If you dial the entire number to place a long distance call it is called direct dial. Dialing the phone number directly can give you the best rate on your long distance or international call.
When an operator helps you place your call it is an operator-assisted call. This will always cost more because of the "convenience" of the service. The cost of this convenience could be a dollar or more per minute for the entire call. That would ruin any savings you might have had with a good plan. Always dial your destination directly for lower rates to save money.
Never use an operator when making an international call unless it is an absolute emergency. You will be shocked when you receive the bill. Obviously for every rule there are exceptions like: collect calls, person-to-person and third party billings. But whenever possible use dial direct or use a dial around service.
When using an operator to place a call, here are some helpful tips:
The best way to place your call is to dial "0" followed by the number you wish to call, such as 0-987-654-3210. This will help make the connection faster. This method could be less expensive depending upon the carrier. The Standard way is to dial "0" or "00" for international calls and tell the operator the number you wish to call and any special instructions such as collect or person-to-person.
Here are our recommendations:
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
When an operator helps you place your call it is an operator-assisted call. This will always cost more because of the "convenience" of the service. The cost of this convenience could be a dollar or more per minute for the entire call. That would ruin any savings you might have had with a good plan. Always dial your destination directly for lower rates to save money.
Never use an operator when making an international call unless it is an absolute emergency. You will be shocked when you receive the bill. Obviously for every rule there are exceptions like: collect calls, person-to-person and third party billings. But whenever possible use dial direct or use a dial around service.
When using an operator to place a call, here are some helpful tips:
The best way to place your call is to dial "0" followed by the number you wish to call, such as 0-987-654-3210. This will help make the connection faster. This method could be less expensive depending upon the carrier. The Standard way is to dial "0" or "00" for international calls and tell the operator the number you wish to call and any special instructions such as collect or person-to-person.
Here are our recommendations:
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Stop Telemarketing!!!
It is irritating for some people to receive telemarketing calls at home. There is a way for you to be able to lessen the call, the Telephone Preference Service or TPS can help you with that. Register your phone number on their do-not-call list and you will receive less telemarketing calls or calls from different organizations and charity.
Even though name removal through TPS is general in nature. You can lessen the number of calls from telemarketers from a specific company by having them place your number in the company’s do-not-call list the next time the company calls you.
Click here and avail TPS.
Click here to view TPS.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Even though name removal through TPS is general in nature. You can lessen the number of calls from telemarketers from a specific company by having them place your number in the company’s do-not-call list the next time the company calls you.
Click here and avail TPS.
Click here to view TPS.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
90# Telephone Scam
If you receive a call from a representative or technician of a phone company asking you to pres 9, 0 and # then hangs up to complete the maintenance check of your phone – be warned! By doing this you are enabling that person to make long distance or international calls that will be charged to your phone number.
Telephone companies calling to check about technical and other types of phone service or billing problems will NOT call and ask a subscriber to dial a specific series of numbers before hanging up the phone receiver. These types of calls are made to trick subscribers into taking actions that will enable the caller to place fraudulent calls.
For business lines this scam works if you are served by a private branch exchange (PBX) or private automatic branch exchange (PABX). By doing this, it enables the person to make long distance calls that are billed to your office phone number.
What You Need to Know:
Telephone company employees calling to check about technical and other types of phone service or billing problems will NOT call and ask a subscriber to dial a specific series of numbers before hanging up the phone receiver. These types of calls are made to trick subscribers into taking actions that will enable the caller to place fraudulent calls.
This scam only works if your phone is served by a private branch exchange (PBX) or private automatic branch exchange (PABX).
If your company utilizes either a PBX or a PABX, you or your company’s telecommunications manager should contact the manufacturer of the PBX or PABX and the phone companies that provide you with local or long distance service to obtain information about the type of security systems available to protect your phone system from toll fraud.
Avoiding this scam:
Get the name and telephone number.
Inform the caller that you will personally call the phone company to verify the maintenance check or any problems with the line.
Hang up and do not dial any numbers to transfer the caller to an outside line.
Call your phone company and report the suspicious phone call and provide the details of the call.
Once verified that there is no maintenance check from your phone company, call your local law enforcement officials to report the incident.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Telephone companies calling to check about technical and other types of phone service or billing problems will NOT call and ask a subscriber to dial a specific series of numbers before hanging up the phone receiver. These types of calls are made to trick subscribers into taking actions that will enable the caller to place fraudulent calls.
For business lines this scam works if you are served by a private branch exchange (PBX) or private automatic branch exchange (PABX). By doing this, it enables the person to make long distance calls that are billed to your office phone number.
What You Need to Know:
Telephone company employees calling to check about technical and other types of phone service or billing problems will NOT call and ask a subscriber to dial a specific series of numbers before hanging up the phone receiver. These types of calls are made to trick subscribers into taking actions that will enable the caller to place fraudulent calls.
This scam only works if your phone is served by a private branch exchange (PBX) or private automatic branch exchange (PABX).
If your company utilizes either a PBX or a PABX, you or your company’s telecommunications manager should contact the manufacturer of the PBX or PABX and the phone companies that provide you with local or long distance service to obtain information about the type of security systems available to protect your phone system from toll fraud.
Avoiding this scam:
Get the name and telephone number.
Inform the caller that you will personally call the phone company to verify the maintenance check or any problems with the line.
Hang up and do not dial any numbers to transfer the caller to an outside line.
Call your phone company and report the suspicious phone call and provide the details of the call.
Once verified that there is no maintenance check from your phone company, call your local law enforcement officials to report the incident.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
How to get a vanity number
Locating a vanity toll-free number that spells something related with your business is not particularly difficult. Find a National Toll-Free Database online and search for a vanity toll-free number available. You can type in any combination of numbers or letters and see if you can reserve it.
Once you find a vanity number that suits you or your business call the toll-free number of the long distance carrier of your choice and let them reserve it for you. For them to open an account for it they will need some information from you like: your name, address, phone number, email address and social security number. They do that because they need to do a credit check on you and a social security number is needed for that. Although some long distance carrier will not require your social security number ID if you choose their credit card payment option.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Once you find a vanity number that suits you or your business call the toll-free number of the long distance carrier of your choice and let them reserve it for you. For them to open an account for it they will need some information from you like: your name, address, phone number, email address and social security number. They do that because they need to do a credit check on you and a social security number is needed for that. Although some long distance carrier will not require your social security number ID if you choose their credit card payment option.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
800 Toll Free Numbers
For Business or Residential... The 800 service can be used as an alternative to using calling cards, calling collect and payphones, and it cost less. It allows the person receiving the call to pay rather than the caller.
PNG Toll Free Get a Toll Free Number for a low monthly fee of $1 . Threafter, You only pay for usage. Toll Free Service is billed at 3.9¢ or 4.5¢ per minute relative to the 1+ service you subscribe to. PNG is one of the long distance companies that offers Stand-Alone Toll-Free service, available at 4.9¢ per minute from out-of-state. A $1 monthly fee for toll free service will apply.Note: Inbound toll free from within your state bills at the same low rate as the in-state rates.
Everdial Toll FreeNow you can get you own toll free number with Everdial, for your home or your business. How does it work? It's simple, we give you your own toll free number (800, 888, 877 or 866) and when someone dials it you pay for the call, it can ring to your home phone number , or in fact to any phone you choose. You do not need to have an extra phone line put in to have your own toll free number, and there is no monthly fee for this service, you just pay for the cost of the incoming calls. Calls coming from outside of your state will cost 4.9 cents per minute if you get your toll free number with everdial1, or 5.5 cents if you get it with everdial around. Incoming calls that come from within your state vary by state, click here for a list of rates. There are many uses for a toll free number here are a few:- Your kids could call you from college- Your partner could call you when travelling- If you have a business then your customers are more likely to call you if you have a toll free number The real value is that the cost of the calls is cheaper than using pay phones or calling cards, plus if you have no cash to make a quick call home you just pick up any phone and call the toll free number!
PNG Toll Free Get a Toll Free Number for a low monthly fee of $1 . Threafter, You only pay for usage. Toll Free Service is billed at 3.9¢ or 4.5¢ per minute relative to the 1+ service you subscribe to. PNG is one of the long distance companies that offers Stand-Alone Toll-Free service, available at 4.9¢ per minute from out-of-state. A $1 monthly fee for toll free service will apply.Note: Inbound toll free from within your state bills at the same low rate as the in-state rates.
Everdial Toll FreeNow you can get you own toll free number with Everdial, for your home or your business. How does it work? It's simple, we give you your own toll free number (800, 888, 877 or 866) and when someone dials it you pay for the call, it can ring to your home phone number , or in fact to any phone you choose. You do not need to have an extra phone line put in to have your own toll free number, and there is no monthly fee for this service, you just pay for the cost of the incoming calls. Calls coming from outside of your state will cost 4.9 cents per minute if you get your toll free number with everdial1, or 5.5 cents if you get it with everdial around. Incoming calls that come from within your state vary by state, click here for a list of rates. There are many uses for a toll free number here are a few:- Your kids could call you from college- Your partner could call you when travelling- If you have a business then your customers are more likely to call you if you have a toll free number The real value is that the cost of the calls is cheaper than using pay phones or calling cards, plus if you have no cash to make a quick call home you just pick up any phone and call the toll free number!
Local Number PortabilityLocal Number Portability
Local Number PortabilityLocal Number Portability (LPN) allows the subscriber to retain their local phone number even if they switch to another phone service provider.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires it from the local exchange carriers (LEC) to provide this type of capability. The purpose for this is that it would remove the inconvenience of getting a new number every time the subscriber decides to change their local phone provider.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires it from the local exchange carriers (LEC) to provide this type of capability. The purpose for this is that it would remove the inconvenience of getting a new number every time the subscriber decides to change their local phone provider.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Calling Card Scam
This usually happens when you receive a phone call from someone claiming that they are calling from a fraud prevention division of a well-known long distance carrier or from the calling card company. The scammer informs you that there has been an activity on your calling card that appears suspicious. The scammers will tell you the first five or six digits of your card so that they can get your trust and ask you for the remaining numbers.
These first five or six digits are fairly common. Never under any circumstances should you give your calling card number to anyone over the phone. This is not how long distance carriers verify this issue. If you have given out your calling card number immediately cancel the card and request a new one.
Here are our recommendations:
TEL3Advantage’s Revolutionary New Flex Plan is a service you can use from any phone, without the hassle of switching phone companies, dialing pins or paying hidden fees associated with phone cards. It’s hassle free and cost effective with the lowest rates in the industry. Only 1.9¢ to the U.S and Canada, State to State and Instate, and the lowest international rates with 200 destinations below 10 cents!
Nobel prepaid card with low rates like : India 23.9¢, Pakistan 32.8¢, Philippines 11¢, Vietnam 55¢, Iran 33.5¢, Mexico 9.9¢ and no connections fees!. Stop wasting money making international phone calls that cost you a fortune. NobelCom.com Prepaid phone cards are easy to use and instantly deliverable via the internet or phone with 24 hours customer service, no connection fees, no hidden charges, and no gimmicks.
These first five or six digits are fairly common. Never under any circumstances should you give your calling card number to anyone over the phone. This is not how long distance carriers verify this issue. If you have given out your calling card number immediately cancel the card and request a new one.
Here are our recommendations:
TEL3Advantage’s Revolutionary New Flex Plan is a service you can use from any phone, without the hassle of switching phone companies, dialing pins or paying hidden fees associated with phone cards. It’s hassle free and cost effective with the lowest rates in the industry. Only 1.9¢ to the U.S and Canada, State to State and Instate, and the lowest international rates with 200 destinations below 10 cents!
Nobel prepaid card with low rates like : India 23.9¢, Pakistan 32.8¢, Philippines 11¢, Vietnam 55¢, Iran 33.5¢, Mexico 9.9¢ and no connections fees!. Stop wasting money making international phone calls that cost you a fortune. NobelCom.com Prepaid phone cards are easy to use and instantly deliverable via the internet or phone with 24 hours customer service, no connection fees, no hidden charges, and no gimmicks.
Schemes of long distance carriers
The following are schemes used by different long distance companies into tricking you and switching to their long distance company:
Checks in the Mail
Other long distance carriers would send you a check if you would switch your long distance service to them. Although this may be a good deal, compare first if they would give you the lowest rate for your long distance calls or if it would help you save money. Make sure you are getting the best deal before signing up to their services.
Discount Plans
Telemarketing or unsolicited mails will inform you that they have the lowest rate if you switch to them. Compare if the rates that they are offering are lower than the ones that you already have. Usually, they would compare their rate on a high priced long distance carrier. You need to carefully examine telephone or mail solicitations. Ask more questions and find out about any hidden costs, restrictions or contracts associated with discount plans. If you are not getting straight answers, you probably have a reason to be suspicious.
Five-Digit Discount Codes
Pay a lot of attention if you get an offer that says you can have big savings if you use the five-digit discount codes. It will not change your long distance carrier but it may connect you with a long distance company that would charge you with a higher rate that you are paying right now.
Short-Term Bargains
Another strategy for you to switch to their long distance company is that they offer you a certain service at a discounted fee. But, these types of bargains may only last for a week or a month. After the promo you might automatically continue the service at their regular rate, which might be higher than what you usually pay for, unless you cancel it. Remember that your local telephone company charges a fee to change your long distance company. Some long distance companies will pay this charge if you switch to their service but also consider that other long distance companies do not.
Click here to get more information on filing a complaint.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Checks in the Mail
Other long distance carriers would send you a check if you would switch your long distance service to them. Although this may be a good deal, compare first if they would give you the lowest rate for your long distance calls or if it would help you save money. Make sure you are getting the best deal before signing up to their services.
Discount Plans
Telemarketing or unsolicited mails will inform you that they have the lowest rate if you switch to them. Compare if the rates that they are offering are lower than the ones that you already have. Usually, they would compare their rate on a high priced long distance carrier. You need to carefully examine telephone or mail solicitations. Ask more questions and find out about any hidden costs, restrictions or contracts associated with discount plans. If you are not getting straight answers, you probably have a reason to be suspicious.
Five-Digit Discount Codes
Pay a lot of attention if you get an offer that says you can have big savings if you use the five-digit discount codes. It will not change your long distance carrier but it may connect you with a long distance company that would charge you with a higher rate that you are paying right now.
Short-Term Bargains
Another strategy for you to switch to their long distance company is that they offer you a certain service at a discounted fee. But, these types of bargains may only last for a week or a month. After the promo you might automatically continue the service at their regular rate, which might be higher than what you usually pay for, unless you cancel it. Remember that your local telephone company charges a fee to change your long distance company. Some long distance companies will pay this charge if you switch to their service but also consider that other long distance companies do not.
Click here to get more information on filing a complaint.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
online contact form / 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly feeFor
1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance
4.9¢ state-to-state rate,
24hours 7 days a week.
30 second initial, 6 second increments.
NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES.
A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee
3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance
3.9¢ rate .
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee.
Awesome international rates
check website for rates to call mobile
PNG
also offers stand-alone toll free service,
local phone service,
high speed internet
and cellular plans
with very low international rates
Dialuno
"Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates.
Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network.
$0.95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used.
There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance
2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments.
ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online.
EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Tips for choosing an international long distance service
There are a lot of long distance carriers that offer low international rates. Shop around and compare prices for plans, dial-around, pre-paid calling cards, and callbacks. Carefully read the terms and conditions for each of these services, they might have some hidden charges or terms that would make you pay the same rates on call for a certain amount of time. If you know your calling pattern, think about whether you make enough calls each month to justify monthly fees that might be associated with a calling plan, it might be better for you to get an unlimited calling plan if you make a lot of international calls.
Do not hesitate to call the toll free number of the long distance carrier if you have any questions on their international long distance plans available.
If you already have a long distance plan check them regularly they might have a new rate or plan available that could give you more savings.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
none, has an online contact form
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HIMoney-saving 6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
For DialAround 1010:1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee
For Power Dial:1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Do not hesitate to call the toll free number of the long distance carrier if you have any questions on their international long distance plans available.
If you already have a long distance plan check them regularly they might have a new rate or plan available that could give you more savings.
Here are our recommendations:
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
none, has an online contact form
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HIMoney-saving 6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
For DialAround 1010:1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee
For Power Dial:1-800-297-9527
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Dial Around 1010
Dial around plans - (10-10) number, just register and they will give you the 10-10 number online so you can start saving immediately. No need to switch long distance. This service is available with regular long distance plans, or as a "stand alone" product.
How to use 1010 service
When making a long distance call using 1010 numbers, you need to start by signing up with a long distance carrier that provides this service so that your telephone number is on the company’s database. Once you have signed up for service, follow the directions they gave you, or use the generic 1010 calling steps. Pick up the phone. Dial 1010-XXX where XXX is the rest of the 1010 numbers. Then dial the number as you regularly would.
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
Customer service number: 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HIMoney-saving 6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
Customer service number:1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee
For Power Dial:1-800-297-9527
How to use 1010 service
When making a long distance call using 1010 numbers, you need to start by signing up with a long distance carrier that provides this service so that your telephone number is on the company’s database. Once you have signed up for service, follow the directions they gave you, or use the generic 1010 calling steps. Pick up the phone. Dial 1010-XXX where XXX is the rest of the 1010 numbers. Then dial the number as you regularly would.
DialUno Cerca 1010
Register to get 10-10 code
DialUno
6.9¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HI
New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee.
Customer service number: 1.800.575.2640
DialAround 1010
Register to get 10-10 code.
Primus
5.5¢ / min.8¢ to AK, HIMoney-saving 6-second billing with 30 second minimum on state-to-state and instate calls.
Lower minimum billing of $5/month Plus New .95 monthly Carrier Recovery Fee
Customer service number:1-800-297-9533
PNG PowerDial
Register to use toll free access number.
PNG
5.7¢ / min.15.9¢ to AK, HI
Now has a 99¢ monthly fee
For Power Dial:1-800-297-9527
Calling Cards
Calling cards are important. You need to keep one as a back up for times your cell phone isn't working or you're out of network or for traveling.Cards can come in several different forms, from a plastic card with an access number and PIN on it, to a 'virtual' card, where you order a card on line and the access number and PIN are emailed to you. Cards can be purchased online or at your neighborhood convenience store. The bad side about calling cards:
Busted – Some calling card companies go out of business. When this happens your card is useless. Make sure you buy calling cards from companies that’s been in business for more than 5 years.
Breakage - Expiration dates and unused balances. Balance unused or forgotten, is called 'breakage' in the industry. It's an easy way for a prepaid calling card company to make big profits at your expense. Make sure that the calling card that you buy has no expiration and no monthly fees.
Loss - A prepaid card is like cash. If lost, stolen, or destroyed - it's gone. There's no way to cancel or close a prepaid calling card.
Quality - In most cases, once you've used a card, it's yours. No going back and getting a refund if the call quality or services is not what you expect.
Calling card is a good option just make sure to consider the following:
No Expiration
No Monthly Charge - During months that the card is not in used. Many companies will charge a small service charge during months that the card is used. That reasonable and fair. But in months you don't use the card, there should be no charges.
No Connection Fee - Some cards charge a low rate, but have a high 'connection' fee: a per call fee charged at the time the call connects. Sometimes a connection fee can be justified.
Per Minute Billing - Avoid cards that charge in larger billing increments. Some will offer a low rate but have three, or five, minute billing cycles. You might talk for just a minute, but be charged for five! Look for some thing that is 1 minute billing increments.
Here are our recommendations:
TEL3Advantage’s Revolutionary New Flex Plan is a service you can use from any phone, without the hassle of switching phone companies, dialing pins or paying hidden fees associated with phone cards. It’s hassle free and cost effective with the lowest rates in the industry. Only 1.9¢ to the U.S and Canada, State to State and Instate, and the lowest international rates with 200 destinations below 10 cents!
Nobel prepaid card with low rates like : India 23.9¢, Pakistan 32.8¢, Philippines 11¢, Vietnam 55¢, Iran 33.5¢, Mexico 9.9¢ and no connections fees!. Stop wasting money making international phone calls that cost you a fortune. NobelCom.com Prepaid phone cards are easy to use and instantly deliverable via the internet or phone with 24 hours customer service, no connection fees, no hidden charges, and no gimmicks.
Busted – Some calling card companies go out of business. When this happens your card is useless. Make sure you buy calling cards from companies that’s been in business for more than 5 years.
Breakage - Expiration dates and unused balances. Balance unused or forgotten, is called 'breakage' in the industry. It's an easy way for a prepaid calling card company to make big profits at your expense. Make sure that the calling card that you buy has no expiration and no monthly fees.
Loss - A prepaid card is like cash. If lost, stolen, or destroyed - it's gone. There's no way to cancel or close a prepaid calling card.
Quality - In most cases, once you've used a card, it's yours. No going back and getting a refund if the call quality or services is not what you expect.
Calling card is a good option just make sure to consider the following:
No Expiration
No Monthly Charge - During months that the card is not in used. Many companies will charge a small service charge during months that the card is used. That reasonable and fair. But in months you don't use the card, there should be no charges.
No Connection Fee - Some cards charge a low rate, but have a high 'connection' fee: a per call fee charged at the time the call connects. Sometimes a connection fee can be justified.
Per Minute Billing - Avoid cards that charge in larger billing increments. Some will offer a low rate but have three, or five, minute billing cycles. You might talk for just a minute, but be charged for five! Look for some thing that is 1 minute billing increments.
Here are our recommendations:
TEL3Advantage’s Revolutionary New Flex Plan is a service you can use from any phone, without the hassle of switching phone companies, dialing pins or paying hidden fees associated with phone cards. It’s hassle free and cost effective with the lowest rates in the industry. Only 1.9¢ to the U.S and Canada, State to State and Instate, and the lowest international rates with 200 destinations below 10 cents!
Nobel prepaid card with low rates like : India 23.9¢, Pakistan 32.8¢, Philippines 11¢, Vietnam 55¢, Iran 33.5¢, Mexico 9.9¢ and no connections fees!. Stop wasting money making international phone calls that cost you a fortune. NobelCom.com Prepaid phone cards are easy to use and instantly deliverable via the internet or phone with 24 hours customer service, no connection fees, no hidden charges, and no gimmicks.
Long Distance - Direct Dial Service
1+ direct dial service. This is your basic long distance service. To make a call, you dial 1 plus the area code and number of the person you are calling to. Whether you go with a big brand name company, or a small discount company - call quality is the same. You won't hear any difference between the two. For US calls, they are all using the same lines. Factors you should consider:
Cost - more often than not, you'll get your best deal with a small company that you have probably never heard of. This is because the big companies pay millions in advertising each year. Smaller companies will come along and undercut them, then market their services cheaply through agencies and word of mouth.
Billing – It is important that you get all the information. Ask about their per call surcharges, monthly fees, minimum usage per month and a like.
Billing Options - you will usually get your best deal if you opt for credit card billing. That's because it's cost efficient for the smaller companies. Instead of a paper bill, you will have a secure online account manager. It's convenient!
International Calls - Different companies use different international carriers and routes. If you make international calls, it's important to use a company that keeps international call quality high. Make sure to ask the long distance agent the quality of their international lines
Customer Service – Make sure that there is a phone number you can contact when you need assistance. Some long distance companies only use email.
Here are our recommendations:
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
Cost - more often than not, you'll get your best deal with a small company that you have probably never heard of. This is because the big companies pay millions in advertising each year. Smaller companies will come along and undercut them, then market their services cheaply through agencies and word of mouth.
Billing – It is important that you get all the information. Ask about their per call surcharges, monthly fees, minimum usage per month and a like.
Billing Options - you will usually get your best deal if you opt for credit card billing. That's because it's cost efficient for the smaller companies. Instead of a paper bill, you will have a secure online account manager. It's convenient!
International Calls - Different companies use different international carriers and routes. If you make international calls, it's important to use a company that keeps international call quality high. Make sure to ask the long distance agent the quality of their international lines
Customer Service – Make sure that there is a phone number you can contact when you need assistance. Some long distance companies only use email.
Here are our recommendations:
Everdial Long Distance 4.9¢ state-to-state rate, 24hours 7 days a week. 30 second initial, 6 second increments. Excellent international rates, low in-state rates. NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS or FEES. A 99¢ Carrier Recovery Fee takes the place of the 3% Federal tax.
PNG Long Distance 3.9¢ rate applies all day, every day for state-to-state calls in the contiguous 48 states. Now has a 99¢ monthly fee. Awesome international rates: (rates to call landline phones shown -- check website for rates to call mobile phones) France 4.4¢, Germany 4.4¢, India from 15.3 - 20.2¢, Japan 5.5¢, Mexico from 4.5 - 13.1¢, Poland 5.3¢, Russia 3.6 - 8.1¢ , South Korea 4.9¢, Taiwan from 4.5¢, Thailand 9.5¢, U.K. 4.4¢.
PNG also offers stand-alone toll free service, local phone service, high speed internet and cellular plans with very low international rates and a referral plan. Service not available in Hawaii and Alaska. All calls to Hawaii and Alaska are 15.9¢ per minute. Visit PNG Long Distance website for in-state rates, other info. and to order service.
Dialuno "Primero" 1 plus plan 3.8¢ rate applies 24 hours/7 days a week for all state-to-state calls. billed in 6 second increments Great international rates, especially to Mexico and South American countries. Toll free numbers available at no extra charge and will bill incoming at same rates. Primus Telecommunications, Inc does the billing and customer service, calls are carried on the MCI network and Alliance AT&T network. A .95 Carrier Recovery Fee is added in any month the service is used. There is a minimal billing requirement of $5/month which means:If monthly usage totals less than $5, your bill will be adjusted to meet the $5 minimum.
ECG Long Distance 2.5¢ state-to-state rate if billed by E-bill only and credit card. Also billed in 6 second increments. ECG also has toll free numbers available at no extra charge and incoming billing at same rates. $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, requires EasyPay and EasyBill. EasyBill is ECG's paperless billing option that lets customers receive their monthly ECG bill online. EasyPay is ECG's paperless payment option that lets customers pay their monthly ECG bill electronically via credit/debit card or bank draft.
3.5¢ state-to-state rate if you wish a paper bill and/or pay by check or other method $0.59 per month regulatory recovery fee applies to each taxable account, plus paper bill processing fee of $2.50
ECG is available in approximately 80% of the country. When you request service, it will tell you if they don't serve your area.
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