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Comment on 1-700-555-4141 by Carol Talley

Carol Talley — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:15:40 +0000

Everytime I dial 1-700-555-4141 I hear “beep beep beep – we’re sorry but your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please check the number and dial again.”
I would like to know if the order i placed Tuesday for Vartec is operational.

Comment on Is Long Distance Service Dead? by Gregory Coyne

Gregory Coyne — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:32:19 +0000

I just compared my OPEX LD charges to rate listings and reviews of VoIP services available in the area. My OPEX monthly average for the last year of $10.30 (including weekly calls from Michigan to the United Kingdom) is less than all but two of the ten VoIP providers listed. For my calling level and considering the exemplary service I’ve received from OPEX I see no reason to change.

Comment on Powernet Global Switches Away From Qwest by LD Agent

LD Agent — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:00:26 +0000

Switching to Verizon won't cost you any more money than what you're paying right now to PNG for long distance phone service. PNG is having you switch to Verizon as their new underlying carrier to save you money. This is because Qwest was charging PNG so much to carry their long distance traffic, that PNG would have had to raise your rates if you stayed with Qwest as your carrier. You need to try to make time to call your local phone company and make the switch, since it will end up saving you money. If you don't switch, you may end up paying whatever Qwest wants to charge you. (I had a customer self PICC her service to MCI once, and they charged her over $4.00 per minute.) So, it's not going to be safe for you to leave your phone service where it is! If you absolutly can't get in touch with your local phone company, then switch your long distance service. Try the rate calculators at Calling-Plans.com or CommissionRiver.com for long distance rate comparisons.

Comment on Powernet Global Switches Away From Qwest by Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:52:37 +0000

I received one of these letters. It says my rates are going to go up if I do not switch to Verizon 0555. The three steps to follow are:
1. Contact your local phone company and ask them to change your long distance carrier to Verizon 0555.
2. To ensure the change is complete dial 1-700-555-4141 and a recording will confirm the long distance carrier.
3. In the event your local phone company charges you any fees to completer this task. Powernet Global will credit your account for that amount. Call us if you have any questions..

My question is does the Verizon 0555 plan cost a monthly fee? I work late and have not been able to to get a call into my local phone company.
I sent PNG that question and they did not give a straight answer.

Comment on Long Distance Customer Questions by LD Agent

LD Agent — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:27:27 +0000

Who is your long distance carrier and what is your area code and prefix?

My guess is that you are talking about a cell phone or VoIP company, is that right?

Comment on Long Distance Customer Questions by Danny

Danny — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:26:53 +0000

I have a US number and it’s free for me to call to Canada but I was wondering does it charge whomever I call in Canada even when it’s free for them at that time ? (free after 6 & unlimited weekends)