It used to be that the big long distance companies would keep information about their long distance rate close to their chest. You would have to switch your long distance service to find out if you were going to save any money or not. But, these days you can find out what any companies long distance rate is. This sharing of information is a big part of the decrease in long distance rates in recent years. The long distance companies know that everyone can compare their rate to every other companies and pick the best deal. If you are paying over 5¢ per minute you are probably paying too much, and you need a better long distance rate!

	PowerNetGlobal Cheap Long Distance Service (3.9¢ per minute) - Ride the Light of the Fiber Optic Nationwide Network of Qwest. Toll free dial-around (PowerDial) and Travel Card (9.7¢/min) Services also available. Features 6-second billing, 18-second minimum for 4.25 and 4.5 long distance rate plans. No monthly fee if usage is over $15! *Toll Free Service Available - No service charges!*
	IBN Tel Super low USA and International rates! Superior service with ultra-low International and domestic rates as low as 2.3 ¢ per minute. Available throughout most of the continental United States. IBNTel uses a high quality network, so you don't have to substitute call quality for low rates!
	Covista Communications Long Distance (3.9¢ per minute) - Capsule Communications Discount Long Distance  Outstanding (USA-48 origination) service, featuring low intrastate and 3.9¢ interstate long distance rates. 30-second billing increments! Online signup. For business and residential  users. Direct billed via U.S. mail. *Toll Free Service Available*
	OPEX Long Distance (from 2.95¢ per minute) - OPEX Discount Long Distance.  Outstanding (USA origination) long distance service, featuring low intrastate and 2.95¢ interstate long distance rates. Full minute billing. Online signup. For commercial and residential long distance users. *100 free interstate minutes* *Toll Free Service Available* *Lowest long distance rates shown apply only in 'Baby Bell' Areas (Pacific Bell, Bell South, Ameritech, US West, Southwest Bell, Bell Atlantic)*
	Unitel Cheap Long Distance Carrier (3.9¢ per minute) - Unitel Cheap Long Distance.  Outstanding (USA-48 origination) service, featuring low intrastate and 3.9¢ interstate long distance rates. Six second billing - 18 second minimum. Online signup. For business and residential long distance users. Direct billed via U.S. mail. *Toll Free Service Available* *ONLY Available in 'Baby Bell' Areas (Pacific Bell, Bell South, Ameritech, US West, Southwest Bell, Bell Atlantic)*
	Pioneer Telephone From 2.7¢/min, low international rates Traditional long distance company  with old fashioned customer service. No hidden surprises... just a simple, straightforward and honest company. Pioneer has not raised its domestic U.S. rates since 1989!