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Is it just a coincidence that they do not list the intrastate rates
on their web site? Here is their ambiguous statement:
"Rates
vary for in-state long distance and local toll calls from home.
For all other types of calls, standard rates and charges apply.
These rates vary by type of call and by state".
For
the average caller with 200 or so minutes (actually average use
is less than 200 minutes per month) AT&T's $5.95 monthly fee
adds 3¢ to the base rate PLUS whole minute billing adds 10-15%
PLUS higher intrastate rates. So bottom line of the "7 cent
anytime" program is really 7¢ + 3¢ or 10+¢ per
minute AND higher intrastate rates!
They
do offer a slightly lower monthly fee of $4.95 if you sign up for
local toll service as well. However, when checking their local toll
service for a few areas it was extremely high compared to most companies.
Why
PNG?
Our verdict is that for the vast
majority of residential, home/office and small business customers...
our program of 5.9 cents per minute (anytime) with 6-second billing
will result in significantly lower overall monthly long distance
bills when compared to the AT&T 7¢ program. And you can
get a toll-free number at the same rate with no monthly fee and
no monthly minimum.
COMPARE!
| COMPANY: |
AT&T |
PNG |
| Charge/minute: |
7 cents |
5.9
cents |
| Monthly
Fee: |
$5.95
every month |
No fee |
| Instate
Rates: |
High
Intrastate rates |
Low
(4.5 cents California) |
| Applies
to: |
Residential
only |
Business
and residential |
| International: |
Add'l
fee for International |
Low
international, no fee |
How
do I take advantage of these low rates?
Sign up by simply calling 1-800-268-0409.
When prompted, enter the following 10-digit identification number
(your Agent Code): 5282 7000 25.
SIGN UP TODAY!
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