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> > My LD carrier charges a "flat" in-state rate (certain per-minute rate
> > applies all the time); on weekends they are higher than Sprint's
> > "BASE" rate.  So on weekends, I just dial 10333+ for in-state calls.
> 
> Send this man to the head of the class. That is exactly how one gets the
> lowest possible rates. It requires the use of multiple carriers. The
> carrier for a given call will be selected on the basis of destination and
> time, and even sometimes anticipated duration of the call might be a
> factor.
> 
> Rather than sit back and expect suppliers to "come crawling", the consumer
> who takes a pro-active stance will ultimately win. Telemarketing people
> have asked, "Who is your long distance company?" My answer is, "It
> depends."
> 
> That's the secret; that is how it is done. Shop the carriers; open
> accounts with a number of them; and use the appropriate one for the
> appropriate call. And be prepared to look beyond the end of your nose for
> companies other than "the big three".
> 
> --

Welp, I don't know what every carrier's flat rate is.  I don't know that 
it is worth my time to find out.  I find life a little bit simpler and 
easier by having one person I can deal with consistently and at a 
competitive rate.

If I spent all my time proactively searching out the best rate among ALL 
possible vendors, I would be come a professional shopper and not a 
consumer.  Welp, my profession pays better than that so may that's why I 
don't.

Guess that puts me at the back of the class; all of the back.  Enjoying 
the sunshine and life while others keep searching for the absolute 
cheapest no matter the cost on life.

Paul :)