U.S. Domestic and International Long Distance Companies with Calling Cards

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Compare the two companies below against your current long distance company to find potential savings. When signing up with these discount direct dial long distance the rates they become your default residential long distance company. Direct dial means when you pick up the phone and dial 1+area code, or 011 + country code for international call, the calls will automatically be connected through the company selected. There are no dial around or access codes required prior to dialing the number. These two companies also offer calling cards that let you bill calls from other phones to your existing account. These calling cards are useful when making long distance or international calls from phones such a cell phone, work phone, pay phone, friend’s phone or hotel phone.

Becomes Home Phone Domestic and International Long Distance Company

Signing up for one of these companies means transferring your home long distance service from your current residential long distance carrier. Before switching to Covista or Opex it is a good idea to ask your current long distance company if there you are under contract and if there are any fees associated with changing long distance companies. To learn who your current home phone long distance company is dial 1-700-555-4141 and listen to the name announced. To find out who the long distance provide is for in-state calls dial 1+area code 555-4141.

Compare International Long Distance Rates

A few commonly called countries are selected below for comparison purposes. Click the logo or links to the site to see all international rates. Remember, in many countries there is a surcharge to call a cell phone. This is due to the fact that many international cell phone users do not pay for incoming calls, a practice known as “calling party pays”.

These Services Not Needed for VoIP Customers

It is not necessary to sign up with a separate long distance company if you have or are considering VoIP residential phone service. The VoIP phone company will become your local and international long distance provider.

Covista Long Distance Service Company for Business or Residence. Covista offers dial-direct long distance service for home and residential customers. Before switching to Covista we recommend contacting your existing long distance company to learn if additional notification is required and if there is a charge to switch to Covista. Switching service to Covista and activating calling cards takes 5 - 7 business days.

Covista Domestic (within U.S.) Long Distance Rate

 

Covista Domestic Long Distance and Calling Card Rates Intrastate calls, calls from one state to another, are only 2.5¢ per minute. There is no annual contract or activation fee. They also offer a calling card option that can be used from any phone when away from home to have long distance calls applied to your Covista Communications account. There is a one-time $2.00 activation fee per calling card.

 

Covista Communications Sample of International Rates (per minute)

France landline          6¢/min.

France cell                  38¢

UK                               7¢

UK cell                        43¢

Brazil                           17¢

Brazil cell                    30¢

Israel                            10¢

Israel cell                     26¢

China                           5¢

Mexico                                    16¢

Mexico  D.F. y Zonas Conurbadas                   6¢

Mexico Guadalajara, Jal. y Zonas Conurbadas           6¢

Mexico Monterrey, N.L. y Zonas Conurbadas   6¢

 

Billing Minimum

Customers who pay by monthly invoice will incur a $1.99 billing fee if usage is less than $20 that month. Customers who pay by credit card have no minimum usage requirement or monthly fee.

For complete international rate information or click here to visit the Covista website.

Opex Long Distance Service for Home or Business – When signing up with Opex, Opex will become the default long distance provide for your home or business phone. Before switching to Opex we recommend contacting your existing long distance company to learn if additional notification is required and if there is a charge to switch to Opex. Switching service to Opex and activating Opex calling cards takes 5 - 7 business days.

Opex Domestic (within U.S.) Long Distance Rate Intrastate calls and calls from one state to another, are 2.7¢ per minute.

Opex Calling Card Rates There is a one-time set up fee of $0.99 for a calling card. Rate for domestic calls is $0.149 per-minute. There is a $0.35 surcharge when used from a payphone.

Billing

There is a fee of $2.50 if the monthly charges are under $20.00 in a month. Online and paper billing are free, however online and paper billing costs $1.99 per month.

Opex Communications Sample of International Rates (per minute)

France landline         3.9¢/min.

France cell                  19¢

UK                               4.9¢

UK cell                        25¢ (Best rate for calls to NatGeo International SIM)

Brazil                           6.9¢

Brazil cell                    29¢

Israel                            5.9¢

Israel cell                     15¢

China                           3.9¢

Mexico cell                 29¢

Mexico                         4.9¢

 

For complete international rate information or click here to visit the Opex website.