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Understanding Your Long Distance Provider
by Dista Trifade
http://www.longdistancebargains.com
Many telecommunications companies offer long distance phone
service. But before you sing on the dotted line for their
service you need to understand the basics of long distance
phone calls and which company best suites you.
Once you switch long distance providers, it will take
several days to activate your service. Your service will
only be activated on the one particular line and not on any
of your cell phones. Once the service is activated, you
can make direct long distance calls from only that phone
line.
On the other hand, calling cards work instantly after you
purchase them but you need to dial an access number and
authorization code (PIN) to use the service. Calling cards
usually work from any touch-tone phone.
The switched long distance service uses different technology
for establishing a connection to the destination number.
This is the most reliable service that you can get, and
usually the rates for this service are a little higher than
those of calling cards.
If you are signing up online, you will need to do a TPV, by
dialing the number shown on the form and following the
instruction. TPV stands for Third Party Verification. This
is an automatic system that records your voice while giving
permission to switch your Long distance service. It acts as
a signature on a Long distance service agreement.
It usually takes 3-4 business days to activate the service.
This period may vary, depending on your local phone company
and other factors. You will be given a 700 test number to
dial from your line. There is usually a message, saying that
your service is activated. The number and message vary by
carrier and rate plan.
Once the service is set up on your line, you will be dialing
directly. You will keep your local phone company, but you
will be receiving a separate bill for your long distance
calls.
Toll free numbers are normally used by businesses to allow
their customers to call them at no cost to the customer.
A basic knowledge of what long distance providers offer can
help you in choosing a service that meets your needs.
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