Long Distance
If you’re paying over ten cents per minute for long distance, you’re paying way too much! With long distance rates at the lowest they’ve been in history, you can’t find a better time to review providers and plans. If you’re looking to save money on your long distance bill, we can help. Below is a list of some of the best long distance plans on the market. Get general information, find out the rates of each provider and sign up with the best option for your needs online.
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Pioneer Telephone |
IBN Tell |
PNG |
Total Call International |
Opex |
Covista |
| Account Codes |
yes |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Business Plan Available |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Calling Cards Available |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Contract |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
| Credit Switching Fee |
yes |
no |
yes |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Days it Takes to Switch From Your Carrier |
10 |
3 to 5 |
5 to 10 |
5 to 10 |
once you place first call |
5 to 7 |
| International Calling Available |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Minimum Usage Fees |
e-billing: no paper billing: if under $15, then $.99 |
if under $20, then $1.95 |
no |
varies with each plan |
if under $20, then $2 |
if under $20, then $1.99 |
| Online Bill Pay |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Price Per Minute (Lowest Available in cents) |
2.7 |
2.3 |
3.9 |
2.9 |
2.7 |
2.5 |
| Referral Program |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
| Set Up Fee |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
| Toll Free Service Available |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Covista Communications
Super low International rates and 2.5 cents domestic |
Covista is available in the 48 continental states and offers consumers low in state rates along with extremely competitive state to state rates. Boasting super clear quality the provider also places some of its success of its superior customer support representatives. 6 second billing increments mean that you only pay for the time you talk. Toll free service is also available at the same low rates. Online account management and no contracts make Covista a provider worth trying.
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Opex Communications
State to state is only 2.7 cents per minute
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Opex long distance service offers stand alone service within the United States. Ultra low state to state rates with six second billing increments with an eighteen second minimum. Rates are available for business and residential service. No monthly fee if your bill is over twenty dollars per month (a two dollar billing fee will apply to consumers using less than twenty dollars per month in long distance. No contracts, no hidden fees and simple to use online billing system (paper bills are available for an extra fee).
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PNG Long Distance
Starting at 3.9 cents per minute for state to state calls
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PNG offers you long distance plans that feature low in state rates, super low state to state rates and clear, quality connections that are run over a fiber optic network. You can sign up online or by telephone. No monthly fee and no contracts means that you aren’t locked into any service agreements. All plans are available for residential or business use. A friendly customer support staff is available to help you if you have questions or concerns. Toll free service (stand alone or bundled with long distance) is also available at the same low rates.
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Qwest Long Distance Service
5 cents per minute and unlimited plans available
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Qwest offers long distance customers three separate plans to allow them to choose the one that fits their needs most. From unlimited long distance plans to per minute plans with low state to state rates and low monthly fees, most consumers will find a plan that fits their needs. Plans are available in 49 states (excluding Alaska). Qwest also has an add on plan for unlimited calling to Canada that can be added on to their unlimited calling plan for making U.S. calls.
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Unitel Long Distance Plans
State to state rates starting at 2.5 cents per minute
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Unitel offers steeply discount state to state long distance rates and makes those rates available to both business and residential users. Online sign up and 6 second billing increments with a minimum call time of eighteen seconds. There is no monthly fee if you use twenty dollars of long distance per month (a two dollar and ninety-nine cent billing fee will apply if you use less than twenty dollars). Online account management and billing via U.S. mail makes this a popular choice for residential and business customers alike.
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