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Posted By: mlstoo on 2007-03-29
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I have been using a Lanier for dictation since November and got one of those not so nice letters from AT&T giving me 5 days to stop or they would switch me to 10 cents per minute. (Not in this lifetime will I pay that.) Anyway, I checked around (only took about 2 hours to look) and didn't care for anything I found and really did not want to switch companies as it is a PITA. So, I checked on the AT&T website to see what else they offered. They have a business plan for 49.95 a month plus tax-total cost around 70.00 a month. I called and talked to them and asked them at least five times if I can use dictation on this plan and they said yes, I could. I wouldn't get anymore nasty letters from them. Instead of putting in another line, I just switched my residential over to business and it's only going to cost me $20.00 more a month than what I am already paying right now. Not a bad deal at all for unlimited use. You have to sign up for one year, but heck, if I can work and not be hassled by them, it will be worth it.
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Try Packet 8 - Unlimited long distance phone - flat 22.05 per month.
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I used to charge a flat rate
If they don't like it, then they'll get it right the first time. I think 2.00 is fair since you have to pull it up, etc., and it is taking time out of your day.
You are basically charging for your time, but why shouldn't you? It's not like it was your error.
I have been in this business a long time and I am in a funky mood, and let me tell you, I am about ready to charge out the ying-yang for everything from now on because so does every other business operating in the USA.
On-call like she says with a flat minimum rate - sm
would be the way to go. My DH used to have to do on-call for some equipment his company had in a local plant here. He was on-call one week out of every month as it was rotated with 3 other techs so they would have a break as this was 24/7 for 1 week. We got the odd call at 3 a.m. which stunk and he had to go in right away to deal with the problem, but he got $400 extra a week for doing this, and it was over 5 years, and he probably got called in maybe 5 times, so it can be worthwhile. He hated it just because he felt tied down that week and could not have more than 2 beers those nights, but he lived, and it helped out our finances a lot. I missed it when it was gone, but by then I was working so it really did not matter. He also got extra if he had to go in in the middle of the night. During regular business hours he did not, but any other time he got mucho extra $$$$ on top of the $400, very sweet deal. I think it would have to be worth my while to be on-call, especially if they happened to call you in a lot. If you do it, I'd leave a clause that the fees were to be reviews and renegotiated/increased as necessary at the end of 3 months or something like that.
Our company pays a flat rate
based on the length of the meeting, and they schedule multiple meetings so you can choose which one to attend (during your shift or outside of your shift). Of course, they also pay downtime, so it sounds like our companies have somewhat different philosophies.
long distance
Does anyone know of a good unlimited minutes long distance company?
SBC long distance
is intended for personal conversations. I believe if they find out it is for digital (computer) use they will try to back-bill you for the full charge from when you started using it. This hasn't happened to me personally, I heard this from someone. Just a heads-up.
Long distance
My long distance is through my cable company, runs through the existing phone lines. It is unlimited, nationwide, and I haven't had any problems with it at all. If your cable company doesn't offer this, you can get Vonage or a similar VOiP (Voice over IP) program. They're inexpensive. The only thing I don't like about Vonage is that it involves hooking up a router to your cable modem, and you can only plug your phones into that router. Good luck!
long distance
I started last year with a very well known phone company and after 2 months they sent me a letter saying I was using it for computer and wanted to raise my rate $30 a month. Needless to say, i switched to another company.
long distance
I use MCI and love it! It's about $70 a month.
HELP with long distance!!!
 Anyone else with this problem? Was with MCI. Had 13,000 minutes for month. Said it was a fax line. NOT!!! Said it was internet. NOT!!!!. I am in North Carolina calling Illinois for my work. AT&T says anything over 5000 minutes is excessive and will not get service for business line. Any ideas? Desperate.
long distance
Try ACC Business, a division of AT&T. I have a resume business and have used them for over 10 years. It's less than 3 cents a minute. Check it out!
Resume
long distance
Verizon and it is about 49.00 a month unlimited without voice mail, call waiting, and caller ID.
long distance
 I use MCI. It is not the cheapest, but it is reliable, and it is $77.00 per month. As far as I am concerned anyone ! beats AT&T!
LONG DISTANCE
You may want to check out SunRocket for $25/month you get unlimited long distance. You do need high speed internet though.
Do you use 800 # or long distance? nm
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long distance
I don't know if they are the least expensive, but i have MCI and love it. Total bill is $75 a monh, and every 12th month you get free.
long distance
Have you considered Vonage. Depending on your internet speed (cable or DSL) and depending on the equipment that you have to use, from what I understand this can be used with just about any equipment. Check it out.
Long Distance
We use QWest and pay $20 + fees, tax, etc. I guess from what you all said that is good!
long distance
 Does anyone use Qwest for long distance service? Thanks!
long distance
I use Verizon unlimited long distance.
long distance
I just found about a phone service, Quest, for flat rate of $25.00 per month - no questions asked about business, etc. Good luck!
LONG DISTANCE
I use AT&T. Get a business account (does not cost more and if you have problems with your phone lines they fix it right away, no waiting.) The price is terrific (I pay for two lines unlimited long distance) and it is around 100.00 a month for both, no long distances charges and great service. I have thought about Vonage or Charter, which would save me some money. If it is available in your area you should check it out. You can keep your old phone numbers too. I think I will stay with AT&T for a while longer until the reliability of Vonage and Charter along with the quality of sound is a sure thing.
I would think that you would not have long distance - sm
like you say unless you call your clients a lot, and even so you should be able to get away with an unlimited plan. Do you have them call in on an 800 number service and that is what is costing you? If that is the case maybe get them set up on handheld digital recorders and have them send the work through a FTP, would be a lot cheaper. As for your equipment, I'd think it would be paid for by now, and of course you can write off all your expenses so that at least saves you tax dollars. Paying your people less should be your last option. It is hard to believe your overhead is so high every month, with .10 a line to fool with, unless these 44 clients do not really produce much in terms of work, if each only does 5000 lines a month, at .10 a line left over that is $22,000 (your cut for yourself and overhead), and you cannot pay your overhead with that? Even if they only do half that, 11K a month is a lot of scratch to pay your LD, attorney, equipment (again do you buy new stuff every month?). There is definitely something wrong with this picture, you need to examine your costs closely and figure out where every penny is going, and start shopping for a new LD carrier, or whatever to get your costs down. If you do pay cuts be prepared for people to leave in droves.
You can use AT&T for long distance
you just have to change over to a business phone from residential. I have to do that myself as I going to be changing places I work for and will need unlimited long distance. It is not too much more than what I pay now.
Long distance. sm
I had the same problem with Verizon. I have used this service since the 90s' and am very satisfied.
http://ld.net/products/?product=uni&cogid=6040&refid=ld.net/
long distance
How about as a combo plan through a cable television company? The cable companies around me offer something called a "triple-play" that includes cable TV, internet, and long-distance calling for $99/month or something like that.
long distance
Thanks for answering my post. I do have a cable/TV/phone co but they prohibit use of the phone for other than direct voice. I tried one of those Magic Jacks but it didn't work. Now I am waiting on a Voip device in the hopes that it will give me what I need.
Long Distance Plans
Can anyone suggest a long distance carrier that provides unlimited long distance at a reasonable rate for transcription purposes? I have been told that I have to have a business plan because it is against government regulations to use your home phone line to surf the internet, etc. I have to dial into a long distance number to get my work through a Lanier. I have statellite internet so I do not think I can have Vonage or anything like that where it goes through your PC. I currently pay over $100 a month with taxes and surcharges to have unlimited long distance on one phone line. Is there anything better out there?
Unlimited long distance...
I know it's been asked before here, and I am searching the archives for info, but wondering if any new feedback about good, cheap, unlimited long distance plans that won't hassle you about using it for transcription, about 6000 to 8000+ minutes per month? Oh, in the California area.
Thanks!
Long Distance plans
Depends on where you live. Do a Google search for your area. My employer told me AT&T was cheapest, but not in my area, ALL plans here run about 70+ a month for unlimited, but down south, AT&T was about $25/month. Big difference where you live. Hope this helps.
Does anyone use SBC for unlimited long distance
for transcribing? What do you pay if I might ask? Do they hassle you about using it fulltime? Looking into it before I call and inquire about.
Unlimited Long Distance.
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Unlimited long distance
Check out ACC Business on the internet. I have been using them for 6 years. It's the small business service from AT&T and less than 3 cents a minute.
Try it, you'll thank me!
Unlimited long distance
I've been using ACC Business, a divsion at AT&T. I pay less than 3 cents a minute. Check it out on the internet.
unlimited long distance
I have Primus for my residential calls and I hate trying to deal with them because all their people are in India so I would rather not call them. Could you email me specifically what a bill from them for monthly service might be? Your typical work week.
shaunaj@gmail.com
Long Distance Provders
I've been using ACC Business, a division of AT&T for over 6 years. They charge the equivalent of 3 cents a minute. Check it out on the web: www.ACC.com
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Just curious, do you use 800 # or a long distance #. nm
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Chc- that uses Vonage- do you use 800# or long distance? nm
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Unlimited Long Distance
I knew it was coming. AT&T finally sent me my letter letting me know that I have 5 days left of ULD. What companies out there allow us to do transcription with their ULD? Help!!
unlimited long distance sm
I recently joined the Cox network, but if I were to get work over the phone lines, what would be the best way to go without paying an arm and a leg for dictation and being on the phone all day. I am sure Cox would not allow me to just stay online all day - I'm not sure how to even get started. I don't even know how to get an FTP or if it's safe? I would only take dictation from Eastern Standard or Daylight time - no 3 hour delays like the other time zones. Help!
Long distance headaches - help!
I'm in Ohio and work for a service in California. It's been a real problem finding a true unlimited plan.
Have tried Vonage (call quality was substandard), ATT "unlimited" long distance (got one of those nice letters), and now the phone card company I had been using apparently decided to jack their rates way up.
Looking at ATTCallVantage, using satellite internet service (no DSL where I live). Anyone have experience with this, and do things work well for you?
All help is much appreciated!
long distance issue got me going
I have new job, have to use C-phone and use own long distance. If I sign up for cable high speed and digital phone can I use both at same time? Receiving dictation through C-phone and working on job on computer? Will I have two wall plugs or how does that work. Thanks in advance. Maybe should have asked more questions before accepting position.
Unlimited long distance
Hi, I had the same thing happen at AT&T. I still have them, but switched my account to a business account. Now I have no problems. It is actually cheaper this way and I have two lines. Another benefit is that if there are phone problems you are first on the list for repair service because you have a business account. Call them back and ask for this service.
Long distance and a Dictaphone
Hi everyone,
This past November I started working for a company that uses C-phone Dictaphones instead of internet files. My long distance carrier Embarq canceled my unlimited long distance with them because I was using it to call a dictation line which is against their policies apparently. I am now paying 7 cents a minute to call in for my dictations. My question to everyone is has anyone else had this problem and who would you recommend for unlimited phone service? I live in a very remote area that does not offer cable, etc and there really are no other telephone providers except Embarq. Does VOIP services such as Vonage work for calling a dictation line with a C-phone?
Any suggestions would be great! I am in desperate need of unlimited long distance
Unlimited Long Distance
AGGHH!! Can anyone assist me with a question in regards to unlimited long distance through Verizon? I am new to at-home transcription. I have been hired by a service under IC status. The service requires unlimited long distance. I have two questions. Will I be on the phone my entire shift of 8 hours a day? The other question is about Verizon unlimited long distance, which is what I would be using as this is the phone service I have now. I have read on the forum that they have Verizon unlimited long distance for $20 to $30 a month. I thought I had this set up with Verizon, only to have them send me a notification letter indicating that I had not chose a plan, and that I would be charged 40 cents a minute! Now, that is approximately $1000 a month -- YIKES!!! I called and was told that I would be charged anything over their cap of 5000 minutes. If I am on the phone my full shift I will be at approximately 9600 minutes a month, leaving me 4600 minutes to pay. Does this sound right?
Long distance question
I have Comcast unlimited long distance and wondering if anyone uses this doing a transcription account via C-phone? Does Comcast allow this or not? Even though they say "unlimited," somehow I have my doubts they would allow this. TIA
long distance plans
I live in NW Ohio and having a difficult time finding a LD carrier that allows for medical transcription. Anyone have any ideas?
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