Read the fine print of the calling card, they often charge for units, not minutes. A unit can be any measure of time they decide, plus they often have minimum call amounts and round up to the next unit. The bottom line is, they have done the math, and it’s going to cost most people more money than selecting a good long distance plan.

MCI, an operating unit of WorldCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: WCOEQ, MCWEQ), is a leading provider of residential voice, advanced messaging and commercial telecommunications services in the United States.






