Long Distance Phone Service Blog

What is the local calling area?

The "regional calling area" is the area just beyond your "local calling area" but is not considered regular long distance. You would always select "regional calling area" unless you pay your local phone company an additional monthly fee, which is very rare and usually more expensive. You can refer to the front of your local telephone book to find out how far your local calling area extends, and when the "regional calling area" begins.

Why do some companies require my social security number?

Each company has different requirements to obtain service. The companies that do require a Social Security number will verify a customer's creditworthiness and verify positive identification so they can be assured they are switching the proper account and that they will receive payment. With such low rates, many companies cannot afford to provide service to non-paying customers. We do everything possible to ensure this information stays...

FCC approves SBC/AT&T merger

SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and AT&T (NYSE: T) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the merger of the two companies, completing comprehensive federal reviews of the deal. The commission decision follows clearance last week by the U.S. Department of Justice. In its approval order, the commission set out limited conditions that will still allow the combined company to realize the benefits of...

Total Call International Responds to Hurricane Katrina's Devastation

Los Angeles, CA – September 6, 2005 – Scores of long distance and cell phone users in the Gulf Coast have been met with busy signals and dead air when trying to make calls as Hurricane Katrina knocked out power and telecommunications lines along the coast. The worst storm in recent US history has disrupted various telecommunication services in Western Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. In response, Total Call International has been...