Telephone Service

OTZ Residential Rates

When you begin a new residential phone service, there are certain one-time-only charges (Non-Recurring Rates) for installation along with charges for setting up your account. These charges cover the minimum costs for new service. Some changes to existing services also incur one-time charges. Such changes include disconnects and relocations, the addition of Custom Calling features, and other service alterations.

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

Long-distance charges or calls to special numbers (for example 900 numbers) are not included in Residential Recurring Rates. Contact the Long Distance provider for information about optional calling plans and rates.

NON-RECURRING RATES

Service Order/Residential: $12.50 - $15.00
Central Office: $22.50
Premise Visit: $40.25
Station Wire: $36.50
Residential Total (estimated): $89.25 - $114.25

Additional Features

Caller ID Set-Up: $10.00
Custom Calling Set-Up: $10.00

MONTHLY RECURRING RATES

Access Line/Residential: $16.55
Federally Mandated Per Access Line: $3.50
Inside Wire Charge: $1.60
Universal Single Line: .66
Federal Tax: 3%

Additional Features

Caller ID: $6.95
Call Waiting: $3.45
Call Forwarding: .85
Three-Way Calling: $3.45
Speed Dialing/8 Code Numbers: $1.35
Speed Dialing/30 Code Numbers: $2.30

Network Access Fee $ 1.50