2006-11-19 23:06:48 · 3 answers · asked by xenophobichart 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
Tariffs, the ability of the national regulatory body to collect fees for interconnecting other national telecommunication networks, is typically what drives the per-minute cost of an interantional call.
Which is why voice calls over broadband IP systems are potential backbreakers if you can use your existing IP connection to make landline-quality voice calls at little to no cost w/o the PSTNs, and the gov't bodies that regulate and tax them, knowing about it.
2006-11-20 06:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by CMass Stan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would have to say for the maintanence of the lines and the switching equipment. As well as the techs. that maintain all the associated equipment. You can sign up for a calling plan with your LEC (local Exchange Carrier) thats what my mom did when I was stationed over seas. Still not cheap but cheaper.
2006-11-20 03:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.telthreeadvantage.com/
2006-11-20 00:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋