More Outrageous Long Distance Fees!

Dialaround 101-6868 Imposes 39 Cent Connection Fee

Attention: 101-6868 Users!
If you have enjoyed the 101 6868 dial-around service for many years, you will be shocked to find a ridiculous 39 cent connection fee on EVERY call. This new fee can lead to very expensive phonebills, especially when your calls only last a few minutes. It's a shame! While 101-6868 never offered the best deal, they had decent rates. Without a promise of no monthly fees or per call connection charges, this service is useless.
Here is the fee disclosure copied from the 101-6868 website:

101-6868 SERVICE IS PROVIDED UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Rates shown are per minute and do not apply to calls to Directory Assistance. A Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) billing fee is added to the total of charges. A Universal Service Fund Fee (USF) applies to all charges. 39¢ connection fee applies to all calls. All rates are subject to change without notice. (http://www.101-6868.com/pt1.nsf/www.pt-1.html)

Very disappointing, but don't lose hope. There are still a few carriers without per-call connection fees or outrageous monthly charges. Some alternative suggestions can be found at: www.1010phonerates.com . A couple of good plans that don't have connection fees are: Dialuno Cerca1010 (6.9 interstate, 95 cent monthly fee, great international rates) or EverdialAround (5.5 interstate, no fees), both hosted by Primus Telecommunications. You might also like Powerdial by Power Net Global (800 # that works like a 1010).