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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Welcome to Unitel frequently asked questions page!

If you cannot find the answer to your questions here, please contact our Customer Service.

QUESTIONS




ANSWERS


When does Unitel send me a bill?

Calls are billed monthly by direct mail.

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Who is the underlying carrier for Unitel?

All customers are provisioned to Global Crossing (Frontier) ALN 0444.

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What does Unitel charge for toll free calls originating from a payphone?

If you have toll free (inbound) service, and someone calls your number from a payphone, there is a 35¢ surcharge.

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What does Unitel charge for local long distance?

There is no separate rate for local long distance service (intraLATA). These calls are billed at your in-state rate.

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What are Unitel's PICC and USF fees?

The FCC imposed PICC fee is $0/line Residential; $3.75/line Commercial. The FCC imposed USF (Universal Service Fund) of 9.5% will be charged on all interstate and international calls.

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Is online billing available?

Online billing is now available!

Go to www.unitelcustomer.com
Register
Go to Payment Center
Choose payment option:

Pay by Check
Pay by Credit Card
Enroll in Auto Pay
Complete information


Paper billing is still active for all customers.

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What are the Unitel billing options?

Unitel is a direct-billed service, which means customers will receive a separate statement each month for their service. You may also arrange to pay for your service automatically each month by credit card or direct checking withdrawal.

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What are the billing increments?

The lengths of your calls are measured (and billed) in 6 second increments. The minimum length of each call is 18 seconds.

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How will I know if I'm switched to Unitel?

Just call (toll free) 1-700-555-4141 and it should indicate that Global Crossing is the carrier. Also known as Allnet or Frontier in some areas.

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Does Unitel offer calling cards?

Yes. The rate is currently 14¢ per minute for domestic calls. International rates vary. A 35¢ surcharge will apply to any calls you make from a payphone.

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How long should provisioning take?

Please allow 10 days for the switch-over to take effect. Do not change your long distance with your local phone company unless specifically instructed to do so.

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Does Unitel offer Account Codes (PACs)?

Yes. They offer both verified and nonverified Product Account Codes (PACs). Use this form to order these.

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Does Unitel credit switching fees?

Yes. Please mail or fax a copy of the bill to:


Uni-Tel Communications Group
47 East Chicago Avenue
Suite# 328
Naperville, IL 60540

Fax#-877-539-0740

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Is there a fee to disconnect?

There will not be a disconnect fee unless the service is shut off due to non payment. The fee is $25.

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