Telephone Service

Local Business Services and Rates

There are many factors that affect the cost of business rates: the number of phone lines, the number of phones, and the type of service requested. To establish a new business phone service, there are certain one-time-only charges (Non-Recurring Rates), that pay for installation (if any) and for setting up the account. These charges cover the minimum costs for new service.

There are also monthly charges (Recurring Rates), which are part of the monthly phone bill for the business. Many of these charges are for access to the network, federally mandated charges and optional Custom Calling features.

Long-distance charges and special numbers (for example, 800 numbers) are not included in Business Recurring Rates. Contact your long-distance service provider for information about Calling Plans and rates.

NON-RECURRING RATES

Service Order/Business: $17.00
Central Office: $22.50
Premise Visit: $40.25
Station Wire: $36.50
Business Total (estimated): $116.25

MONTHLY RECURRING RATES

Access Line/Business: $24.50
Federally Mandated Per Access Line: $9.20
Inside Wire Charge: $2.25
Universal Single Line: .20
Local Tax: 6%
Federal Tax: 3%