AmeriCom is a switchless reseller based in Sandy,
Utah that offers a very simple, straightforward and inexpensive
calling plan for most consumers throughout the continental U.S.
Unlike some of the other programs on this website,
AmeriCom's Simplicity service is available almost anywhere
in the country and costs the same for all consumers, regardless
of who their local telephone company is. If you live in any of
the lower 48 states, chances are extremely good that AmeriCom
not only offers service in your area, but offers a good deal to
you as well.
Billing, provisioning, call quality and customer
service are all excellent. AmeriCom quite simply does not cut
any corners. We have had well over 2,000 people sign up for AmeriCom's
service through this website over the past 2+ years, and have
yet to receive a single complaint about them. AmeriCom is one
of those quiet companies that provides reliable service to customers
year after year, without missing a beat.
If you only use a small amount of long distance
each month, AmeriCom is an especially good choice. Their Simplicity
3.9¢ program boasts no monthly fees or service charges. All billing
is done via regular mail, although there is also an option of
logging in and paying your bill online.
One thing you want to make sure to do when choosing
a long distance provider is to take a look at intrastate rates
in addition to interstate (state-to-state) rates. AmeriCom's intrastate
rates are especially competitive in places like California, Texas,
and New York. People in those states tend to make a lot of intrastate
calls, and saving just 1¢ per minute on those calls could slash
your bill by as much as 20%. So, be sure to check AmeriCom's intrastate
rates against that of others before you decide. In many states,
AmeriCom's rates are at or near the lowest on our website.
Although AmeriCom does not offer some of the fancy
online billing reports that other companies do, for the average
residential or business user this is simply not an issue. Of more
interest is probably AmeriCom's 24/7, toll-free customer service,
online billing and payment availability, and no extra fees for
a printed bill. They also offer free accounting and security codes,
for those who need them. If you wish, you can also have your credit
card automatically billed for the service each month, rather than
writing a check or logging in to their website to do it manually.
AmeriCom's Simplicity program truly lives
up to its name by taking the "gotchas" out of your long distance
bill. With no monthly minimums, no monthly service charges, no
excessive USF fees or hidden "taxes", low intrastate rates and
six second billing increments, its hard to go wrong with this
program.
P.S. AmeriCom has just come out with a new bonus for its customers. Any long distance customer that refers 3 other new customers to their service will receive a 2.9¢ per minute interstate rate. Yet another good reason to choose AmeriCom.
- William Van Hefner
Outbound Long Distance
Interstate Rate: 3.9¢ per minute Billing Increments: 6 second billing increments w/18
sec minimum per call Monthly Minimum: None Monthly Service Charges: None Service Class: Business or residential Billing Method: Via U.S. Mail, or online billing Payment: Check, MO, AMEX, Discover, MasterCard and
Visa Payment Methods: Checks, MO by mail, credit cards
via online account access Pre-Paid Service?: No Geographic Availability: Continental U.S. Accounting Codes: Yes. Free Security Codes: Yes. Free International Rates:Click
Here Non CONUS Calls: 16.9¢ per minute (cpm) from continental
USA to AK, HI, PR, & USVI Directory Assistance: 85¢ per call USF Fee: 7.28% Reimburses Switching Fees?: No PIC/CIC Code: Unavailable Business PICC Fees: $0 for the 1st line, $4.31 each
additional business line Intralata Rates: Same as Intrastate rates below
Intrastate Rates
Inbound Toll-Free
Interstate Rate: 3.9¢ per minute Intrastate Rate: Same Intrastate rates as for outbound
service (above) Billing Increments: 6 second billing increments w/18
sec minimum per call Monthly Minimum: None Monthly Service Charge: None Set-Up Fees: None Service Class: Business or Residential Payphone Surcharge: 35¢ Stand Alone Service Available?: No Ordering Procedure:Click
Here Transfer Existing Number:Download
RESPORG Here
Calling Cards
Domestic Rate: 12.9¢ per minute Billing Increments: 6 second billing w/18 sec minimum
per call Per Call Surcharge: None Other Fees: None Stand-Alone Card Available?: No Payphone Surcharge: 35¢ International Termination: Yes International Origination: No
Ordering Info
Online Orders:Click
Here Fax, Mail Orders: Not Available Telephone Orders: You can get the above rates by calling
1-800-820-6296 and asking for "Internet promotion code 5203" Toll-Free RESPORG Form: N/A
General Info
Classification: Switchless Reseller Toll-Free Customer Service: Available 24/7. Closed
on major holidays. Sales line open 9-5 MST, M-F. Operator Assistance: Available 24/7 Underlying Carriers: Qwest, Global Crossing, WilTel Year Established: 1992 Company Structure: Private Corporation Mailing Address:
AmeriCom, Inc.
P.O. Box 2146
Sandy, UT 84091-2146
Questions?
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The Fine Print
It is NOT possible to "self-PIC" yourself to this service through
your local telephone company without first signing-up for an account
online.
Intrastate and intralata rates vary by region. See above for
an accurate rate quote for your area.
