ECG Long Distance |
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Recommended by the Wall Street Journal and Money magazine for their long distance service, ECG offers Long Distance at 2.5¢/min with 6-second increments. Customer service wait times are known to be one of the best. This plan requires an online statement (known as EasyBill) and payments online (EasyPay). |
Monthly Fees: None
Regulatory Recovery: $0.59
Monthly Usage Minimum: None
Billing Increment: 6-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card
Billing Options: Online Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: Under 1 Minute
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2.5 ¢ |
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Pioneer Telephone |
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All calls to other Pioneer customers are at 1.9¢/min. Pioneer Telephone offers extremely low long distance per-minute rates at 2.7¢/min. They have never raised their US rates since 1989 and are known for providing superb customer service. Pioneer's long distance is the most economically priced anywhere with the biggest value. |
Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $15; $0.99 fee.
Waived with online billing.
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: Under 1 Minute
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2.7 ¢ |
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Opex Long Distance |
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Opex has outstanding rates at 2.7¢/min with 6 second increments and has excellent customer service that answers under one minute. You have the choice of receiving your statement online or by postal mail. Opex also offers an online application in Spanish.
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Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $20; $2.00 fee.
Billing Increment: 6-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: 2 Minutes
Int'l Rates | Aplique en español |
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2.7 ¢ |
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CogniState |
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CogniState is an inexpensive long distance carrier with a 2.7 cents per minute state-to-state rate as well as low in-state rates. View your bill online or have it sent by postal mail.
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Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $20; $1.99 fee.
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: 2 Minutes
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2.7 ¢ |
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Unitel Long Distance |
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Unitel long distance calls at just 2.7¢/min. provides US-based companies and individuals with extraordinary savings and the utmost convenience on all international and domestic long distance telephone calls.
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Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $15; $2.00 fee.
Billing Increment: 6-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: 2 Minutes
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2.7 ¢ |
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IBNTel Long Distance |
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IBNTel has low domestic rates available throughout most of the continental United States. IBNTel uses a high quality network throughout the US to transport calls. Most state-to-state rates are 2.9¢/min, although some select states offer 2.3¢/min and 2.5¢/min rates. IBNTel offers excellent international rates with calls to Canada, Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, and Italy at 2.9¢/min.
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Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $20; $1.95 fee.
Billing Increment: 6-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Good
Average Wait Time: 4 Minutes
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2.9 ¢ |
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TouchTone |
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TouchTone Communications is a privately-held company that offers competitive rates for both Residences and Businesses. Long Distance service is 3.9¢/min no matter when you call with 6-second billing increments. No Monthly Minimum and No Monthly Fees. Your statement is always sent to you by mail. |
Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum: None
Billing Increment: 6-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: Under 1 Minute
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3.9 ¢ |
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PNG Long Distance |
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PNG offers state-to-state calls at 3.9¢/min. Signup online, or call toll-free. Current promo: 100 FREE interstate minutes. Same great long distance rates 24/7. Stand alone incoming toll-free numbers and calling card available.
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Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $15; $2.50 fee.
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: Under 1 Minute
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3.9 ¢ |
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Acceris Long Distance |
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Acceris' plan is 4.9¢ per minute for all state-to-state calls with no monthly minimum. There is a $2.95 fee per month. Same low rate all day, every day. This plan offers competitive in-state rates as low as 3.9¢ per minute and low international rates. |
Monthly Fees: $2.95
Monthly Usage Minimum: None
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Excellent
Average Wait Time: 2 Minutes
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4.9 ¢ |
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AT&T Long Distance |
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AT&T long distance service is at 5¢/min with a $5 monthly fee. Also available is 10¢/min with a $2 monthly fee. Flat-rate plans are $8/mo with 100 minutes included and $16/mo with 300 minutes included. Unlimited long distance and International plans are also offered. |
Monthly Fees: $5.00
Monthly Usage Minimum: None
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Okay
Average Wait Time: 9 Minutes
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5 ¢ |
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Talk America |
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Reliable long distance service at 5¢ per minute with no contract, no time restrictions, and no monthly fee. Talk America offers either an online or mailed bill. |
Monthly Fees: None
Monthly Usage Minimum:
If monthly usage under $10; $1.99 fee.
Billing Increment: 60-seconds
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check
Billing Options: Online or Mailed Statement
Customer Service: Okay
Average Wait Time: 6 Minutes
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5 ¢ |
