What are the telephone rates for local, regional, long distance calling?Local Rates
Local rates apply to area codes in the five boroughs of New York City: 212, 347, 646, 718, and 917.
Verizon is the carrier for local and regional calls. Local calls are billed at Verizon rates minus the taxes and charges. Note: the rates below represent a per-call charge, no matter how long you talk. Peak Period (8am - 9pm, Mon - Fri) $0.08 cents for initial 3 minutes, $0.013 cents for each additional minute Off-Peak Evening (9pm - 11pm, Mon - Fri; 5pm - 11pm Sun; 8am-11pm on Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, 4th July, labor Day) $0.048 cents for initial 3 mins; $0.007 for each additional minute. Off Peak (Night and Weekends) 11pm to 8am every day; 8 am Sat. to 5pm Sun. $0.028 cents for initial 3 minutes; $0.004 cents each additional minute. Regional Rates Regional rates apply to area codes in the greater New York area: 516, 631, 914, and 845. 6 cents per minute, at all times. Domestic Long Distance Rates 8 cents per minute, at all times. |
