- Dial it yourself:
You can save money by dialing 1+ Area Code + Number for all your domestic calls. This type of calling is sometimes referred to as Station-to-Station calling.
- Call involving an operator:
Customer-dial calling card calls are more costly than Dial Direct, but less than a third number or Person-to-Person call.
- Schedule your calls:
If you call someone frequently, try arranging a calling time when you know they will be there to receive your call. This will enable you to use Station-to-Station Calling and save money. Rates on Direct Dial Long Distance calls are normally lower during the evening, night and weekend hours (some calling plans may vary). Also take advantage of holiday rates!
- Don't pay for wrong numbers:
If you reach a wrong number, we don't want you to pay for it! Let the operator know right away so that you won't be charged for it. If you call from one of our coin telephones, we will send you a refund in the mail.
Bill to third party: Customers may place calls and transfer the charge to another telephone. This service requires Operator assistance for recording the number of the party being billed. The call may be either Station-to-Station or Person-to-Person.
Calling Card (Credit Card): Customers who have Calling Cards may place calls and charge them to their calling card numbers. These calls may be made Station-to-Station or Person-to-Person. Apply for a Comporium Communications calling card by calling our business office.
Coin Calls: See the instruction card on or near the coin phone or dial Operator.
Collect Calls: You can call collect if the person or firm you are calling agrees to pay the charge. If you want to make a collect call, please be sure to inform the Operator when you place the call.
Conference Calls: You can talk with several people in different places at the same time. Tell the Operator you want to make a conference call.
Operator Assisted Calls: Operator assisted calls are those requiring the assistance of an Operator to complete the call. These include Person-to-Person, coin, collect, calling card, billed to third number, hotel guest, and time and charge calls.
Person-to-Person Calls: Call Person-to-Person when you want to talk to a particular person at a specific extension. Rates are higher than Station-to-Station and also apply when you talk to an alternate person or extension. Charges are applied when the conversation begins.
Station-to-Station Calls: Call Station-to-Station if you wish to talk with anyone who answers. This is usually referred to as a Direct Dial. You (the customer) will dial the entire long distance number without Operator assistance. Rates for calls that you dial yourself are lower than calls dialed by the operator. Charging begins when the called telephone answers.
Time and Charges: When placing long distance calls, a customer may request from the Operator, the amount of time and the charge for the call. This service requires Operator assistance and may be either Station-to-Station or Person-to-Person.
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