3/26 I'm required to have a local phone line by SBC for DSL. I was
looking at their web page to find the lowest monthly rate for
local service (didn't there used to be a metered rate that was
cheaper than flat?), but of course they're purely focused on
selling you every bell and whistle, and don't even list basic
services like that. Anyone know if this still exists?
Also, does anyone remember the code to selectively *open* the
caller id block? (onesuite.com has some cool services that would
be nice to use occasionally, but their identifying you by phone
# requires you to get through the caller id block...)
\_ *82 to unblock. BTW, does onesuite really have no monthly fee,
or other kind of hideous hidden charges? Is it a good deal
whether you make 1, 100, or 0 call in a month?
\_ Thanks! I've been testing for 3 weeks, with no problems/charges.
zipdial and rapiddial are really cool - I can call the local
access # from my cell or home phone, it automatically
authenticates, and then just 2 digits + # to call my
frequently called international numbers... Admittedly,
their rates aren't as cheap as some of the calling cards,
but the convenience is worth it to me. I've had good luck
with HK and Malaysia, at least. - OP
\_ I dumped flat rate local service for metered service last year.
SBC charges $5.60 (or $5.80) per month (before tax). I get
$3.00 of local calls without additional cost. Since most of my
calls are not local or on cell phone, this is great for me.
For comparison, flat rate is $11+/month.
\_ thanks! How does $3.00 actually translate to call minutes,
is it still reasonable for occasional? (with 1000 anytime
minutes I'll be using cell phone more, but the home phone
might still get used occasionally...). Toll-free numbers
and incoming calls still work as they should, right? (sorry,
paranoid when it comes to SBC :P )
\_ Minutes are charged differently depending on time of day and
week, etc. Figure 5 cents/minute to be on the safe side.
You can check your bill to adjust your habits.
Toll-free calls are free. Incoming calls are free. |
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