SBC Southwestern Bell began offering long-distance telephone service in Missouri on Friday, less than a month after receiving permission to do so from the Federal Communications Commission. "This was ...

When long-distance telephone service does not take into account the distance of the call, should the 3% federal excise tax apply? In two recent cases, two district courts reached opposite conclusions.

We can use our smartphones to call pretty much anyone in any part of the world. However, long-distance fees can be super expensive if you’re looking for a way to contact your family members in another ...

Qwest Communications has received approval from four western states, including Montana, to provide long-distance telephone service. After Montana’s Public Service Commission approved the step on ...

Discover everything you need to know about long distance calling, including what it means and how to avoid fees, in our in-depth guide. Not that long ago, long distance calling was expensive.

When was the last time someone called at an inconvenient hour to ask if you want to switch long-distance telephone companies? What used to be a frequent annoyance now appears to be a thing of the past ...

AT&T will launch a new service later this week that will let its customers make unlimited long-distance calls to each other for a flat monthly rate. The "AT&T Unlimited Plan" will charge customers $19 ...