The Reach of Long Distance Service

Long distance service means much more than the ability to dial a number anywhere outside your area code. In terms of costs, your phone service offers flexibility to manage your long distance charges. Have a business that rarely needs to make telephone calls outside your town? You can save money with a pay-as-you-go plan. Conversely, if your business depends on long distance, frequent calls to Canada, or international calls, you can pick a plan that charges you a flat fee each month for unlimited long distance calling. Many phone service providers offer bundled packages that include long distance and local phone service, high speed Internet, and more at a significant cost savings. A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) option may work as well; it combines long distance, local and Internet over one line with the flexibility to add multiple extensions without adding individual wires.

In terms of service, a dedicated phone line offers a reliable connection so your customers can almost always reach you via voice or fax. It allows you to open your business up to a broader swath of people with a national — or international — toll free number. It even lets you appear “local” when you’re on the road: call forwarding can send local calls to your mobile phone no matter where you are. If you have cell service, you're available, and customers will assume you’re in town, ready to do business. 

Before you commit to long distance service, take some time to figure out where your customers are. Our Community Rep is here to help you make the right choice and save you money.