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SBC logoSBC Communications Inc. provides communications services and products in the United States through its subsidiaries. The services and products that the Company offers vary by market and include local exchange services, wireless communications, long-distance services, Internet services, telecommunications equipment and directory advertising and publishing. Its services and products have been marketed under several brands including SBC Ameritech, SBC Nevada Bell, SBC Pacific Bell, SBC SNET, SBC Southwestern Bell, and, through its joint venture with BellSouth Corporation, Cingular Wireless. SBC operates four business segments: wireline, wireless, directory and international.

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Re: With ECG long distance will my current phone features still work?

Yes, you can sign up with ECG online and still use your caller ID and other features that you have with SBC.  ECG will just be your long distance provider and that will not change any features


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