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This document serves as a guide to different types of telephone services, including local exchange, local toll, and long-distance services, along with information on equal access for subscribers and

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How to fill out Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling

1. Obtain the Consumer Guide from your service provider's website or customer service.
2. Start with the section for Local Calling: Enter your local area code and the prefixes used in your calling area.
3. For Local Toll, list any additional numbers significant for toll services within your locality.
4. Move to the Long Distance section: Provide your long distance carrier information along with any specific dialing instructions.
5. Review your entries for accuracy and completeness to ensure all necessary information has been included.
6. Save the guide for your records and update it whenever necessary, especially if you change service providers.

Who needs Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

1. Consumers who use telephone services and want to understand their local, local toll, and long-distance calling options.
2. Individuals or businesses looking to compare different service providers and their offerings.
3. Customers who want to manage their phone bills better by understanding calling charges.

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What is the difference between local and long distance calling?

Local calls are phone calls that are made within a specific regional exchange and are often included as bundled with your phone service. Long-distance calls are phone calls that travel outside of this region and may potentially incur additional service charges per usage.

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Do landlines get charged for long-distance calls?

Local vs long distance calling Landline phone providers use a rate center to designate geographical areas. Calls placed to phones within the rate center are local — calls to phones outside the boundary are long distance. Rate centers may be different from one phone provider to the next.

What is the difference between local and long-distance calls?

Local calls are phone calls that are made within a specific regional exchange and are often included as bundled with your phone service. Long-distance calls are phone calls that travel outside of this region and may potentially incur additional service charges per usage.

What is considered long distance on landline?

A local call is to any place about 0-15 miles from your home. Local toll calls are roughly 16-40 miles away, or more. Any call beyond local toll—to another region of Illinois or to another state—is considered long distance. Use AT&T's free online tool to determine if a call is local, local toll or long distance.

What is the difference between toll free and long distance calling?

“A toll-free number is also a 10-digit long code, but it's a specific type that starts with an 8XX area code. Those prefixes are specifically called “toll-free.” They came about for voice to enable long-distance voice calling without having to page a long-distance fee.

What is considered a long distance call on landline?

A local call is to any place about 0-15 miles from your home. Local toll calls are roughly 16-40 miles away, or more. Any call beyond local toll—to another region of Illinois or to another state—is considered long distance. Use AT&T's free online tool to determine if a call is local, local toll or long distance.

Do you pay for long distance calls?

In telecommunications, a long-distance call (U.S.) or trunk call (also known as a toll call in the U.K.) is a telephone call made to a location outside a defined local calling area. Long-distance calls are typically charged a higher billing rate than local calls.

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What is Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

The Consumer Guide for Local, Local Toll, and Long Distance Calling is a document that provides information to consumers about their telecommunications service options, including details on how charges are applied for local, local toll, and long-distance calls.

Who is required to file Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

Telecommunications service providers are typically required to file the Consumer Guide for Local, Local Toll, and Long Distance Calling to ensure compliance with regulations and to inform customers about available services and pricing.

How to fill out Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

To fill out the Consumer Guide, providers must provide accurate information regarding their calling plans, pricing structures, terms of service, and any applicable fees or charges that may affect their customers.

What is the purpose of Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

The purpose of the Consumer Guide is to ensure transparency in telecommunications services, helping consumers make informed decisions about their calling options and understand the costs associated with different types of calls.

What information must be reported on Consumer Guide - Local, Local Toll and Long Distance Calling?

The information that must be reported includes the types of services offered, pricing details for local, local toll, and long-distance calls, any additional fees, and the terms and conditions of the services provided.