How do they offer such low rates?

They buy their network time from larger companies like Qwest, MCI, and Global Crossing. Therefore, you also get excellent phone line quality and reliability from an extensive fiber optic network. Since they buy in bulk, you get a deep discount. They also do not have the high advertising costs of a major company and can spend their money to provide a real good price to you.

How do I find the best carrier in my calling area?

Use the calculator to see a comparison of companies in your area. When you enter the first six digits of your phone number starting with the area code and an estimate of your monthly usage in minutes, you will be shown a list sorted in order of low cost per month.

Cogniworld is also an international phone provider, Zero Cents is a unlimited calling plan , Talk America has a bundled local and long distance, TTI National has a small business plan, and Opex offers a prepaid discount and a free calling offer.

Compare our phone carriers to IDT, Sprint, Bellsouth, Excel, Verizon, ATT, and SBC.

Do any resellers have instate rates less than 3 cents per minute?

Yes. Global FiberNet does in parts of some states. Michigan - 2.29 cents, Wisconsin - 2.45 cents, Indiana - 2.45 cents, Illinois 2.55 cents, Kentucky - 2.75 cents, Ohio - 3.00 cents, Georgia - 3.05 cents, and Tennessee - 3.05 cents. After you use the calculator, be sure to check Global FiberNet.

How do I sign up online?

After using the calculator to find a company in your area, click on the link to go to the web site. You will find a link for an "Online Service Request Form". The online signup is an easy way to securely switch your service right over the internet. Once you have completed the online signup, you will receive an automated recorded confirmation call to the number being switched and an email from the new carrier. The confirmation call records your voice and is required for activation. If you miss your confirmation call, you will be able to go to your order form and trigger another call.

After you sign up

Please allow 5 to 7 days for your service to be switched. If you want to check if you have been switched, wait about five days after being signed up and call the toll free number you were given in the confirmation email from the line that is being switched. If you are switching to Unitel flat rate phone service and hear a recording for Global Crossing, then your service has been successfully switched. Global Crossing is the underlying network provider for Unitel.

Note - Switching Fees from your local phone company

Unitel, Opex, PNG, and TTI National will credit any switching fees from your local phone company. Make a copy of your local phone bill with the switching fees on it and send it with your next monthly payment and the amount for the switching fee will be deducted from your bill. For TTI National, you must call customer service and tell them the amount charged for switching. Covista Communications will credit switching fees for small business long distance customers only. A typical charge for switching your phone service is $5 for changing the local toll and $5 for changing the interstate for a total of $10 per line.