Phone bill and local calls

[bigshotceo]

Ok, here's my question.

I just subscribed to basic phone service through Bell. (about $21+taxes). If I only make local calls and dial collect for long distance, will my phone bill be higher, or does the $21 cover local calls? I expect to talk about 10 hours a month.

[bigshotceo]

still wondering.....

[ynot]

If it's a land line, the local calls are included in the monthly fee. You may want to note though that Bell charges a Network charge, something like $4.25 per month.

[jerryhung]

My exact basic landline charges FYI

Monthly Services(Oct 10 to Nov 09)
1 Residence line 18.48
1 High Speed DSL 0.00
1 Network Charge 4.50
1 High Speed Access - Residence 0.00
1 HS Modem - residential 0.00
1 911 emergency service access 0.19
1 LD Welcome Offer Paid 0.00
1 Touch-Tone service 2.80
1 First Rate TM Worldwide 0.00
Total Monthly charges (before taxes) 25.97

Taxes 3.64
GST 1.56
Ontario PST 2.08
Total Taxes 3.64

[gman]

If it's a land line, the local calls are included in the monthly fee. You may want to note though that Bell charges a Network charge, something like $4.25 per month.

Only if you are in their long distance saving plan.