We have bundled our DSL/local/local long distance/long distance. We only have land lines. Our company is Verizon, the local version of Ma Bell after the split-up.
But one thing I will tell you. I periodically call them and ask about discounts. The last call netted me a discount of $28 PER MONTH for a year. This was with NO loss of any services. Granted I was on the phone for an hour with both the DSL component and the long distance, but for $28 PER MONTH, it was worth it.
We have the best speed DSL, unlimited local long distance and long distance. It's for the continental US. And it's all a set rate each month.
I have seldom called the phone company and spent less than 1 hr. on the phone, but I come away with reduced rates, every time. We've come down from $140/mo. with no DSL to the above for $62/mo. This over a period of 4 yrs.
I usually call about once a year or so, when I've noticed a change in the amount we pay. The phone company periodically raises rates across the board and that's when I call.
Pam R.
