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Yes, I agree with you that "ARROGANT THUGS & THIEVES" is greedier than ever, and there really is NO competition. You can't even order equivalent services like the "line hunting" feature on residence service from COX, when this has never been an issue with the ILECs. I still have not heard any equivalent quality to "real" copper POTS. But I have a few suggestions that may help somebody:
For toll calls and long distance calls try the 99¢ Prepaid Phone Card from the 99¢ Store. @ 1¢ per minute the quality is very good. I have used several. I got fed up with the ripoff plans from the IECs and ILECs.
For directory listings, the minimum you are allowed for your listing is the first initial and last name. You can eliminate the address and city at no charge.
For ZONE 3 calls, if your monthly calls for ZONE 3 calls exceeds $3.00 and your provider is Pacific Bell, you should add the METROPLAN to your line for $3.00 MRC and no NRC to activate! This adds all ZONE 3 calls @ flat rate unlimited use.
If the 99¢ Phone Card is too many digits for you and you don't have the SPEEDCALL feature then you could add the EASYSAVER calling plan at no MRC or NRC for all service area toll calls for $0.07 per minute. This is a PACIFIC BELL offering.
You will have to check with GTE/VERIZON to see if they offer any similar services.
***** Hope this helps!****