CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOME AND LONG DISTANCE PLAN

How to Choose the Right Home Service Plan

- Compare prices: in areas where there are more than one local service provider.

- Set-up Fees: A one-time fee for starting up your service may apply.

- Flat Rate: With a flat rate you pay a higher monthly fee, but you can make unlimited local calls.

- Measured Rate: With a measured rate you pay a lower monthly fee, but you have a limited number of calls, and you pay for each minute you go over the limit.

- Toll Calls: Toll Calls are calls to nearby cities. They are not local calls and they are more expensive than local calls, and they can even be more expensive than long-distance calls.

Universal Lifeline Telephone Service

You may also be eligible for low-cost local telephone service. Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) is available to provide low-cost local telephone service to eligible low-income households. To be eligible to receive ULTS your household income before taxes must be:

Household Size - Income*
1-2 members $19,600
3 members $23,200
4 members $27,800
5 members $32,400
6 members $37,000
7 members $41,600
8 members $46,200

*These figures are subject to change and may not reflect current rates.

How to Choose the Best Long Distance Phone Service

To choose the best long distance service consider:

- Monthly Fees

- Minimum Charges

- Switching Fees: Local phone companies charge a switching fee each time you switch long distance companies.

- Promotional Restrictions: Some advertised rates might be part of an introductory offer that is only good for limited time after you sign up for service.

- Time Restrictions: An advertised rate may only be available at certain hours of the day or only during certain days of the week.

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