The Myth of Cheap Long Distance
	Lately, the major carriers have been offering "low" long distance rates. But if you look closely, you'll find that their effective rates (based on actual calling patterns) aren't so low after all. Here's how their plans compare for a typical* long distance caller. Comparison Chart PLAN AT&T One Rate 7 Cents MCI 5 Cents Everyday Qwest Communicator Sprint Nickel Nights RATE $.12 $.15 $.14 $.13 PLAN TERMS 7 cents per minute interstate 10 cents per minute intrastate $4.95 monthly fee 5 cents per minute for interstate on weekday evenings and weekends 25 cents per minute all other times and intrastate $1.95 monthly fee 5 cents per minute interstate all times 10 cents per minute intrastate $9.95 monthly fee 5 cents per minute evening interstate calls 10 cents per minute all other $5.95 monthly fee * According to the Federal Communications Commission, a typical long distance bill is 150 minutes per month. 50 percent of the minutes are interstate vs. intrastate and 50 percent of calls are made from 7 AM to 7 PM. Back to how it works Here are some common questions.
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