"SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> $25 is more than what most people spend for their land line and long
> distance combined. Remember, a great deal of long distance is now done on
> off-peak or mobile to mobile cell phone minutes. Not free, but included at
> no extra cost.
>


I use VoiceWing, also $24.95/month, with no term commitment, and it is a
BARGAIN over what I paid when long distance was billed by the minute. While
I realize that there might be cheaper services out there, I like the fact
that Verizon remains my service provider, rather than some unknown company
without a track record.

I can think of lots of other things to complain about, but not $25.00/month
for a line, all the calling features, and unlimited LD to the US and
Canada--that is an amazing value for me. I formerly paid hundreds and got
less.

Finally I am seeing the fruits of divestiture. Granted, the Internet played
a big role in this, but I never thought I'd live to see the day when I could
make unlimited calls to anywhere for a set price. Combine that with my
cellular N/W and my ability to communicate free via Instant Messengers, and
I feel like a kid in a candy store.

And now Skype is running a $15/ANNUAL promotion. Life is good!