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Glossary of Long Distance Service Related Terms

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Off-Peak In-state/Out-of-state Rate

Off-Peak Rate refers to the calling period between 7pm and 7am. Off-Peak Rate also applies to calls made anytime during the weekend. This is the same thing as Saturday/Sunday Rate.

One Plus - 1+

Customer ability to access the long distance service provider of their choice by first dialing 1, then the long distance number. Equal Access guaranteed by the 1982 AT&T MFJ. 1+ is an outbound service where the calling station pays the charges.

Originating Calls

Calls that are placed from your line to another number.