On Oct 6, 12:27*pm, Bob M wrote:
A little off topic but because it relates directly to my HOMEtelephoneI
thought this group might provide good input.

I currently use at&t for mylongdistanceservice. *I am paying on average
about $.30/minute (OUCH) with a monthly minimum whether I use it or not.
Time to change.

Whatlongdistancealternatives are any of you folks using that you are
satisfied with? *How did you sign up? *What was your cost to switch?

I know there are VoIP solutions available such as Vonage, etc. but I'd like
to keep it right at the dial tone. *Even my Comcast cable'slongdistance
cost is way too much around here (Central CT).

I look forward to any/all suggestions/recommendations.

Thanks

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