NOTE: The rate tables are now currently lagging rate changes but the entire table system will be obsolete due to the custom bottom line bill computer that will be available before mid summer 2003 or earlier. You can check a series of customized rates and fees along with all the details for each plan available for your number(s) now using The Custom Rate Computer to list current plans for your number(s). By mid summer you will be able to enter all the variables from your own bill and be presented with a totally customized set of complete bills just as they would appear under every low cost plan available and see which one would give you the absolute lowest bill bottom line.

Interstate calling is one area where we all have some common ground. While many plans are only available in certain areas, anyone who is able to receive the service will get the same rate. While local taxes and some PICC/USF fees vary a bit from state to state, other charges are largely fixed. NOTE: In July 2000 the PICC was offically discontinued. Some providers have continued to charge this, changing the name to a PIC fee. The tables take all costs into account to arrive at a true picture of what you will pay per minute on your actual bill. We do this by figuring a bottom line on a bill for each plan that takes into account monthly fees, minimums, government taxes and other charges, and calculates the true per minute rate you will pay for several different monthly calling patterns. We use five typical sample bills and a current bill faxed to us for analysis for our residential comparisons and 3 sample business bills. The base rate used for comparison in the tables is the true per minute rate calculated by dividing the bottom line total of the interstate bill (including ALL charges fees & taxes) by the total number of minutes charged on the bill. This system takes into account the billing increment as well, by adjusting for total number of calls. We assume you will make random length calls with each table using a different number of total calls at different times of the day.

The total number of calls is important because with 1 minute minimum/1 minute increment billing, you lose a few cents on each call. On average you save 1/2 the per minute rate times the total number of calls on each bill using 6 sec. increment billing. If you make a lot of short calls or send a lot of faxes, your savings may be greater with a 6 sec. increment plan. The total time you use each month also directly determines your true per minute rate. Some plans are heavy on front-end charges and these will cause a much higher actual per minute rate to be imposed on people with moderate usage. Use the plan that most closely matches your bill average for your comparison. The maximum shown on the sample residential bills is 1000 minutes (although the current customer faxed bill may well be more) and the business maximum is 5000 minutes, because beyond this figure, the per minute rates will not change much for higher usage. If you have a high call volume in your business, then a broadband plan, dedicated T-1, or other highly discounted service may be your best solution. These plans must be customized for your exact situation. Rates can go as low as a penny or two per minute, depending on the areas you call and whether you need frequent communication between the same two cities or areas. Please fill out the form below to request a custom analysis or give us a call and we'll tailor a discount plan for you.

We take into account all charges that will be added to your bill in the figures for each column based on the total minutes found on the bill. We add in the monthly fees, USF, other fees, and taxes. We use a total of 10% for the combined federal, state, and local taxes, which is very close to what most people pay. The federal tax is 3% for everyone, and individual local/state taxing authorities have rates from 5% to 12%. Therefore, 10% is a good round number to use for this figure, and all plans will have the same tax applied in a given area, so the rates given are valid for comparison regardless of the local tax you pay on your bill.

When it comes to variable rates (cheaper at night and on weekends) we actually list a sample plan in which ALL calls are made at the lowest rate period (nights and weekends) to show what Sprint's and MCI's variable rate plans look like under a best case scenario. These are interesting comparisons, as they clearly show that even with all calls at night or on weekends and no calling during weekdays, you still will NOT get the lowest bill from one of these plans. We also calculate a bill with all calls made during the peak rate period. All of this is done mainly to clearly reveal that these variable rate plans are never the cheapest.

You may well need at least 2 plans to receive the best deal on all calls, including instate, local-toll, calling card, inbound toll-free, and international, so don't try to find a 1+ interstate plan that is the best compromise for your combined calling needs. Put together a combination plan best for YOUR overall calling patterns. Only use these tables to decide which interstate plan is best for you. Tips for combining the best plans for intrastate, international, and interstate calls are covered in detail on the intrastate and international pages. To sign up for one of these plans or to get more information on any of them, simply fill out the short form at the bottom of the page or give us a call.

You may send a request for information or order any of our plans by simply filling out the form below. We can contact you by E-mail if you desire, although we actually prefer to speak to you directly at your convenience. We don't ask for any personal information over the Internet so just leave your name, phone number, and the best time to call, or leave only your name and E-mail address if you don't want a return call. Leave any message you may have in the text box at the bottom and press the submit button. You are not signing up for any plan by filling out this form, nor are you obligated to accept anything if we call.

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