The Tightwad Times

The cost of having a phone and using long distance can make for a hefty phone bill each month, especially if (like us) you have family and friends across the country. If you make a lot of long distance phone calls each month, having a long distance plan for your phone service will help you have money on phone service.

There was a time when we didn’t have any choice but to go with the local phone company and use their long distance service. That’s no longer the case. Most people now have other choices to pick from when it comes to who will be their long distance carrier and provide local phone service.

But finding inexpensive phone service isn’t always easy. When checking out a new service, make sure they fit your individual needs. What’s right for one family might not be right for you. Compare the rates for the local and long distance service against what you are paying now.

One of the most popular phone services available is from Vonage. Vonage offers unlimited local and long distance calling for $24.99 per month. Plus Vontage gives customers a free month and there is no activation or setup fee. Vonage is a very frugal choice for a well known phone service.

MagicJack offers free local and long distance service. Get your MagicJack and one year of free local and long distance calls. In the unlikely event you didn’t fall in love with your MagicJack, send it back (no questions asked) within 30 days and you owe nothing. There is NO RISK!