Your bill lists charges for the individual long-distance (DIAL 1) calls you've made using the long-distance company you've chosen as your preferred, 1+ carrier. Long distance rates differ significantly depending on the type of call you make; i.e., out of region (state-to-state) or in-region; interLATA vs intraLATA. Also, calls are generally priced based on duration and time-of-day. Most long- distance companies have "basic rate" service (no calling plan) with rates that are MUCH higher than those in their calling plans, which OFFER reduced per- minute rates, but require a monthly "buy-in" fee that REMAINS constant regardless of the NUMBER of 1+ calls a customer makes. Public Service Worldwide Connections does not charge a "buy in" fee for their long distance calling plan.

Your bill lists charges for the individual long-distance (Dial 1) calls you've made using the long-distance company you've chosen as your preferred, 1+ carrier. Long distance rates differ significantly depending on the type of call you make; i.e., out of region (state-to-state) or in-region; interLATA vs intraLATA. Also, calls are generally priced based on duration and time-of-day. Most long- distance companies have "basic rate" service (no calling plan) with rates that are much higher than those in their calling plans, which offer reduced per- minute rates, but require a monthly "buy-in" fee that remains constant regardless of the number of 1+ calls a customer makes. Public Service Worldwide Connections does not charge a "buy in" fee for their long distance calling plan.