[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by kermitology

I'm on the same side as 4x4 in this. I'd be interested to know exactly what kind of infrastructure the telecommunications industry is using that isn't covered by general phone charges vs the cost to connect two parties long distance.

I'd wager that there is virtually no difference between making local and long distance calls on the telecommunications networks and in that case yes, long distance charges are a total scam. s!

I tend to agree that they're probalby charing more for it than they should.
But they are certainly using infrastructure over a longer distance so there is some case to be made that more infrastructure involved should equal a higher price.

They've got to pay for all of those microwave towers one way or another so I'm sure it's a case of big long distance fees, or higher local fees, and I know based on my calling habits, which one I'd prefer.