Posted by OhioGuy on July 10, 2009, 5:13 pm
Short Story:
I'm looking for a great deal on an intrastate (Ohio to Ohio) phone card.
Can you recommend a card? I need something I can grab at the store now, and
would also consider something I might need to buy online for long term.
Long Story:
Until roughly 6 months ago, we were using an MCI card that was giving
us 2.9 cents a minute. However, when I went to refill it, the price had
gone up to nearly 5 cents a minute, and they also wanted to add taxes and
fees when I recharged it.
I ended up switching to pingo (www.pingo.com), which gives us 1.8c a
minute. It works great for all of my calls, and I love the fact that I was
able to set up speed dial shortcuts for friends and relatives.
The trouble is that, although it has no problems calling just about
everybody I try it with, it will NOT successfully call my wife's parents 80%
of the time. That is a big problem, because most of the time she wants to
talk to her Mom or Dad when she does long distance. They are out in the
boonies, and it MAY have something to do with their small telephone company
way out there.
Anyway, today we were in a Wal-Mart, and intended to get her another phone
card so she could call them. We found an AT&T card for $40 that had 1000
minutes. Sounds good, right? Well, in the fine print I discovered that 2/3
of those minutes disappeared if you were going to use it for intrastate
calls. That means instead of the 4c a minute, we would be paying 12c a
minute.
I felt that was unreasonable, paying 6X a minute what I pay for all of my
long distance calls, so we put it back. I told her I would try to track
down something else she could use today short term, and then maybe a better
card long term.
On the way home, she was upset and crying, and telling me that I'm too
controlling, and we should have just bought the card. Today is her
birthday, and I guess I'm in the doghouse, even though I explained I would
have her a working card today. She acts like she doesn't believe me.
I simply come up with what I feel are reasonable prices for things ahead
of time, and if something does not fall within the parameters, I pass it by,
and look for a better deal. I've always done this, and feel it is an
important part of doing my job - "husbanding" our resources so we have $
saved back for tough times. It is also just natural for my personality, and
probably something I got from spending a lot of time growing up around my
grandfathers on both sides - both of whom grew up during the Great
Depression. They instilled in me a strong sense of always saving back for
bad times, and never overpaying on a whim - especially on anything with
recurring charges.
So now I'm doing research, trying to figure out where I can get a calling
card that doesn't lop off 2/3 of the minutes for intrastate calling, like
the AT&T card at Wal-Mart did. Can anyone recommend something?
Also would be interested in anything online, though that would be for long
term use, and I need something for her to use today as well.
Thanks!
Posted by Paul_E_Wog on July 10, 2009, 5:27 pm
This might work for you:
www.callingcard.com
About 3-4 years ago I bought $10 worth because I need to send an
occasional fax and don't have long distance on my land line. It hasn't
expired, and I just checked and still have $9.57 on it, (I don't have to
fax much so I've probably used it a half dozen times). I just call an
800 number, put in my pin, and then dial the number I want to call.
They have a variety of plans, including one as low as 1.5 cents a
minute, or $10 for 667 minutes (as stated on their page). They don't
list how intrastate calls work or what the rate is, but you can call
them at:
1-800-697-0595
OhioGuy wrote:
> Short Story:
> I'm looking for a great deal on an intrastate (Ohio to Ohio) phone card.
> Can you recommend a card? I need something I can grab at the store now, and
> would also consider something I might need to buy online for long term.
>
>
> Long Story:
> Until roughly 6 months ago, we were using an MCI card that was giving
> us 2.9 cents a minute. However, when I went to refill it, the price had
> gone up to nearly 5 cents a minute, and they also wanted to add taxes and
> fees when I recharged it.
>
> I ended up switching to pingo (www.pingo.com), which gives us 1.8c a
> minute. It works great for all of my calls, and I love the fact that I was
> able to set up speed dial shortcuts for friends and relatives.
>
> The trouble is that, although it has no problems calling just about
> everybody I try it with, it will NOT successfully call my wife's parents 80%
> of the time. That is a big problem, because most of the time she wants to
> talk to her Mom or Dad when she does long distance. They are out in the
> boonies, and it MAY have something to do with their small telephone company
> way out there.
>
> Anyway, today we were in a Wal-Mart, and intended to get her another phone
> card so she could call them. We found an AT&T card for $40 that had 1000
> minutes. Sounds good, right? Well, in the fine print I discovered that 2/3
> of those minutes disappeared if you were going to use it for intrastate
> calls. That means instead of the 4c a minute, we would be paying 12c a
> minute.
>
> I felt that was unreasonable, paying 6X a minute what I pay for all of my
> long distance calls, so we put it back. I told her I would try to track
> down something else she could use today short term, and then maybe a better
> card long term.
>
> On the way home, she was upset and crying, and telling me that I'm too
> controlling, and we should have just bought the card. Today is her
> birthday, and I guess I'm in the doghouse, even though I explained I would
> have her a working card today. She acts like she doesn't believe me.
>
> I simply come up with what I feel are reasonable prices for things ahead
> of time, and if something does not fall within the parameters, I pass it by,
> and look for a better deal. I've always done this, and feel it is an
> important part of doing my job - "husbanding" our resources so we have $
> saved back for tough times. It is also just natural for my personality, and
> probably something I got from spending a lot of time growing up around my
> grandfathers on both sides - both of whom grew up during the Great
> Depression. They instilled in me a strong sense of always saving back for
> bad times, and never overpaying on a whim - especially on anything with
> recurring charges.
>
> So now I'm doing research, trying to figure out where I can get a calling
> card that doesn't lop off 2/3 of the minutes for intrastate calling, like
> the AT&T card at Wal-Mart did. Can anyone recommend something?
>
> Also would be interested in anything online, though that would be for long
> term use, and I need something for her to use today as well.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
Posted by Balvenieman on July 11, 2009, 1:03 am
>So now I'm doing research, trying to figure out where I can get a calling
>card that doesn't lop off 2/3 of the minutes for intrastate calling, like
>the AT&T card at Wal-Mart did. Can anyone recommend something?
Unless it just doesn't work in your area, how can you not know
about Onesuite by now? All of that automagic goodness; local AWA 1-800
access; PIN-free for user-defined originating numbers; use as a
PIN-based phone card from any phone; free VoIP "softphone"; same
intra/interstate rates. All transactions and calling history online;
recharge online w/ CC or Paypal; immediate access/recharge. 2.5¢ local
access; 2.9¢ toll-free access U.S.A<->U.S.A; one minute rounding. No
monthly fee; no additional taxes, fees, etc. Hassle-free: No
solicitations, "surveys", junk mail "newsletters", etc; 24/7 customer
service.
http://www.onesuite.com/default.asp
Posted by Mark Anderson on July 15, 2009, 3:43 am
On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:10:03 -0700, SMS wrote:
> OneSuite, "http://onesuite.com" . It's a good service. I've been using
> them for years. They also have access numbers outside the U.S. which can
> be useful when traveling internationally.
The international access numbers were fantastic calling home from a
hotel. Hotels usually use their phone service as a profit center but
using the Onesuite access numbers, the most hotels charged me was for a
local call which was peanuts with the fee usually waived at checkout.
Posted by Shawn Hirn on July 16, 2009, 7:14 am
> Short Story:
> I'm looking for a great deal on an intrastate (Ohio to Ohio) phone card.
> Can you recommend a card? I need something I can grab at the store now, and
> would also consider something I might need to buy online for long term.
>
>
> Long Story:
> Until roughly 6 months ago, we were using an MCI card that was giving
> us 2.9 cents a minute. However, when I went to refill it, the price had
> gone up to nearly 5 cents a minute, and they also wanted to add taxes and
> fees when I recharged it.
Why not just get Skype or other VoIP phone for home? That way, you don't
have to worry about shopping around for a calling card each time you
deplete the card's value and you'll get nearly free long distance.
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> I'm looking for a great deal on an intrastate (Ohio to Ohio) phone card.
> Can you recommend a card? I need something I can grab at the store now, and
> would also consider something I might need to buy online for long term.
>
>
> Long Story:
> Until roughly 6 months ago, we were using an MCI card that was giving
> us 2.9 cents a minute. However, when I went to refill it, the price had
> gone up to nearly 5 cents a minute, and they also wanted to add taxes and
> fees when I recharged it.
>
> I ended up switching to pingo (www.pingo.com), which gives us 1.8c a
> minute. It works great for all of my calls, and I love the fact that I was
> able to set up speed dial shortcuts for friends and relatives.
>
> The trouble is that, although it has no problems calling just about
> everybody I try it with, it will NOT successfully call my wife's parents 80%
> of the time. That is a big problem, because most of the time she wants to
> talk to her Mom or Dad when she does long distance. They are out in the
> boonies, and it MAY have something to do with their small telephone company
> way out there.
>
> Anyway, today we were in a Wal-Mart, and intended to get her another phone
> card so she could call them. We found an AT&T card for $40 that had 1000
> minutes. Sounds good, right? Well, in the fine print I discovered that 2/3
> of those minutes disappeared if you were going to use it for intrastate
> calls. That means instead of the 4c a minute, we would be paying 12c a
> minute.
>
> I felt that was unreasonable, paying 6X a minute what I pay for all of my
> long distance calls, so we put it back. I told her I would try to track
> down something else she could use today short term, and then maybe a better
> card long term.
>
> On the way home, she was upset and crying, and telling me that I'm too
> controlling, and we should have just bought the card. Today is her
> birthday, and I guess I'm in the doghouse, even though I explained I would
> have her a working card today. She acts like she doesn't believe me.
>
> I simply come up with what I feel are reasonable prices for things ahead
> of time, and if something does not fall within the parameters, I pass it by,
> and look for a better deal. I've always done this, and feel it is an
> important part of doing my job - "husbanding" our resources so we have $
> saved back for tough times. It is also just natural for my personality, and
> probably something I got from spending a lot of time growing up around my
> grandfathers on both sides - both of whom grew up during the Great
> Depression. They instilled in me a strong sense of always saving back for
> bad times, and never overpaying on a whim - especially on anything with
> recurring charges.
>
> So now I'm doing research, trying to figure out where I can get a calling
> card that doesn't lop off 2/3 of the minutes for intrastate calling, like
> the AT&T card at Wal-Mart did. Can anyone recommend something?
>
> Also would be interested in anything online, though that would be for long
> term use, and I need something for her to use today as well.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>