In-state calls cost more than coast-to-coats

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State-to-state long-distance calls in the US cost less than in-state calls. According to the consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interstate calling rates have declined 13.2% since 1996, while intrastate long-distance calls have increased 1.9%. This is because stiff competition for state-to-state calls has resulted in 'real reductions' in rates, which is not the case for in-state prices, explains Brad Ramsay of the National Assn of Regulatory Utility commissioners. The difference causes complaints among consumers as well as telephone companies.

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Colorado allows AT&T to charge connection fee

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AT and T Corp was allowed on May 9, 2001 by Colorado regulators to levy a $1.25 'connection' fee on monthly residential long-distance bills. This is to compensate the No 1 long-distance company for what it pays local telephone firms to access consumers' lines. According to AT and T, it needed the new fee because it pays around $0.08 per minute in access charges in Colorado, compared with $0.013 on average for state-to-state calls. Some AT and T customers will be exempt, including those who spend less than $1 per month.

Colorado, AT and T Corp.

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Long-distance companies offer block-minute deals

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Major long-distance companies now offer calling plans that sell blocks of time usage. Calling cards, critics say are often more expensive than calling plans and consider the cards just a new gimmic in the fierce battle over long-distance customers.

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