What is difference between the two Pioneer plans offered in my area besides the minute rate?

Jennette
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006
by Jennette
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There is one other difference between the two Pioneer plans offered in most areas.  The difference is not only in the price but also in the billing increments.  The plan offering the slightly lower price bills in 60 second increments while the slightly higher priced plan bills in a 6 second increment. 

60 second increments bill up to the nearest minute after the call is completed.  Example; you make a 2 minute and 6 second call, but you will be charged for 3 minutes.

6 second billing increments will save you an average of 12 to 14% compared to 60 second rounding.  The same 2 minute and 6 second call will be billed as 2 minutes and 6 seconds.  A plan that bills in 6 second increments will charge an 18 or 30 second minimum for the first minute.

Most customers find that each of the Pioneer plan works well because they end up saving so much money with either one! 
 

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Many people think using Calling Cards are less expensive than using regular long distance. How can this be? Don’t they have to pay for the usage of the same lines as everyone else? Sure they do, but calling card companies have become experts in marketing tactics!

Read the fine print of the calling card, they often charge for units, not minutes. A unit can be any measure of time they decide, plus they often have minimum call amounts and round up to the next unit. The bottom line is, they have done the math, and it’s going to cost most people more money than selecting a good long distance plan.

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