That's what cell phones are for. No long distance charges. Isn't residential long distance something like 5-10 cents a minute these days anyway? Surely that's within your budget, can't add up to more than a few bucks. And if you use that much long distance you should probably check into a flat rate plan for your home number.
Phone service is a cost of doing business, just suck it up and keep calling until you get your check |