10 10 long distance ... information about 1010 service plan.10 10 long distance is a service offered by many phone companies for low-cost long distance calls. To use a 10 10 service, you have to dial an access code given to you by the company. This code usually begins with the number 1010, giving this service it's name. However, other access codes may begin with 1015 or 1016. Do the access code, then enter the number you wish to call and your call will be connected at the 10-10 company’s discounted rates. Doing a call this way, it works much like a prepaid long distance card, except that you don't need the physical card. 10-10 long distance is often called a “dial around” plan because it allows you to bypass your long distance provider, using one that offers lower rates instead. In fact, if you are using 10 10 long distance service there is no reason to set up a long distance carrier through your local phone service at all. A 10 10 service is ideal if you only plan to make a few long distance calls and are not in need of a permanent long distance carrier. A benefit for you is there are no activation fees, monthly fees or contracts associated with the service (for the most 1010 providers). An other advantage is that the charges from using the service appear on your regular phone bill each month(You are not sent a separate bill for long distance charges). Many different 10 10 services are available depending on your location. Some require connection fees, flat fees, or monthly charges. Each varies in the per-minute rates to make domestic or international long-distance calls. In many cases, however, 10 10 long distance rates can be much lower than those offered by your local phone company. The fees with a 10 10 service can vary greatly, anywhere from 1.5 cents for domestic calls to 30 or 40 cents for international calls depending on the destination (country). I though most are in the range of 3-10 cents per minute. The super-low rates that often advertised by 10 10 providers are the rates for domestic long distance calls. To determine which 10 10 number you should call, research which 10 10 provider offers the best rates to the countries you most often call. For example: 10-10-275 offers less than 2 cents per minute, while 1015-335 advertises 39 cents for a 10 minute call to any domestic number. When reading the fine print, watch for minimum charges; some of these numbers require a 5 dollar minimum monthly charge. That mean if you call less than the minimum, a service fee will be added to your monthly bill.
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