<h1 align="center"> <img border="0" src="american-fone-logo.gif" alt="American-Fone Long Distance FAQ" width="696" height="90"></h1> <h1 align="center"><font face="Verdana">American-Fone Long Distance FAQ</font></h1> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <blockquote> <h2 align="center"><span style="font-weight: 400">American-Fone Frequently Asked Questions,<br> American-Fone long distance offers ultra low International Rates.</span></h2> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" bgColor="#ffffff" border="0"> <tr> <td colSpan="3"> <h5>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h5> </td> </tr> <tr> <td rowSpan="2"> <img src="http://ld.net/products/images/faq.jpg" alt="American-Fone Frequently Asked Questions, American-Fone long distance offers ultra low International Rates." width="113" height="110"></td> <td width="2" rowSpan="2"> <img height="1" src="http://ld.net/products/images/spacer.gif" width="2"></td> <td width="90%" bgColor="#c6d0e1">Welcome to American-Fone Long Distance frequently asked questions page!</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="90%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="3"> <img height="2" src="http://ld.net/products/images/spacer.gif" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgColor="#f5f8fa" colSpan="3"> <h3>QUESTIONS</h3> <p><br> </p> <table width="90%" align="center"> <tr> <td> <div class="faq"> <a href="#1355">Am I protected by law from unauthorized phone line switching?</a><p><a href="#1344">Are there any signup fees, monthly fees or minimum usage required?</a></p> <p><a href="#1357">Are there any taxes or other government fees?</a></p> <p><a href="#1350">Can I get a calling card and is there an additional fee?</a></p> <p><a href="#1353">Can I order a toll free number?</a></p> <p><a href="#1354">How can I add more lines to my account?</a></p> <p><a href="#1347">How do I know when the process is completed?</a></p> <p><a href="#1352">How is the line quality?</a></p> <p><a href="#1345">How long does the switching process take?</a></p> <p><a href="#1351">What are my billing options?</a></p> <p><a href="#1349">What is a PIC freeze?</a></p> <p><a href="#1346">What is the process after the online order is submitted?</a></p> <p><a href="#1356">What is Third Party Verification?</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="3"> <img height="2" src="http://ld.net/products/images/spacer.gif" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="3"> <h6>ANSWERS</h6> </td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1344"> <h3>Are there any signup fees, monthly fees or minimum usage required?</h3> <p>There are no monthly fees or minimum usage required. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1345"> <h3>How long does the switching process take?</h3> <p>This varies and is primarily based on how long your local phone company takes to process the change order. The average time is 5 business days, but in some areas it may take as little as 2 days.</p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1346"> <h3>What is the process after the online order is submitted?</h3> <p>Your account will be verified either over the phone by an automated system or by email. This is a necessary requirement to meet FCC guidelines and verification by phone is required in the states of CA and SD. Once your account is verified, it will be credit approved and assuming all is well, submitted to the underlying carrier to make the final switch. In certain cases where there is a PIC freeze, you may be required to call your local carrier in order to switch your lines to the underlying carrier for LD Order. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1347"> <h3>How do I know when the process is completed?</h3> <p>You can dial 1-700-555-4141 and a recording will announce who your long distance carrier is. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1349"> <h3>What is a PIC freeze?</h3> <p>This is when a customer makes arrangements with their local exchange carrier (local telephone company) to prevent unauthorized changing of their long distance telephone carrier (oral or written). This feature is free of charge and most of the customers don't know that they have it, which may cause the long distance order to be delayed up to several weeks. If you are unsure whether you have it or not, we strongly recommend that you contact your local phone company and check. If you do have a PIC freeze on your line, please remove it before submitting the long distance order. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1350"> <h3>Can I get a calling card and is there an additional fee?</h3> <p>Calling card is included in your long distance service at no extra cost. You can obtain your calling card PIN and view the rates by using your Administration Web Page.</p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1351"> <h3>What are my billing options?</h3> <p>At this time, American-Fone accepts only the credit card payment option. You can view your statement online by using our </a> <a href="https://www.aquilanet.com/myCRDX/cgi-bin/mySec.cgi?xxxRGRPxIT13"> Online Account Management System</a>.</p> <p><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1352"> <h3>How is the line quality?</h3> <p>American-Fone Long Distance uses one of the nation's largest interstate carriers with complete fiber optic networks that provide the crystal clear connection - actually one of the best in the US. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1353"> <h3>Can I order a toll free number?</h3> <p>Yes you can. You can do it during the signup process or after your account is created. You will be able to order toll free service and calling cards through your secure online account access web site. The monthly service charge for each switched toll free number is $1.50. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1354"> <h3>How can I add more lines to my account?</h3> <p>You can add up to 50 lines during the signup process, or after your account is created you can have additional lines added to your account through your secure online account access web site. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1355"> <h3>Am I protected by law from unauthorized phone line switching?</h3> <p>The phone line you enter must be an existing phone line for which your name or company name appears on your phone bill. Federal government imposed fine for knowingly trying to "slam" or switch a phone line without proper authorization can be up to $25,000 per line. Please be sure to enter only your own phone lines. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1356"> <h3>What is Third Party Verification?</h3> <p>In the last few years there have been many cases of telephone customers having their Interstate Carrier changed without the customer's authorization. Because of these abuses, a Federal regulation was created that requires a customer to provide a written authorization or verify their desire to switch their carrier through a third party. Third Party Verification (TPV) is required whenever a telephone customer switches their Interstate Carrier. CST uses VoiceLog, an authorized TPV vendor to perform our verifications. We cannot switch your lines until we receive a VoiceLog TPV confirmation, or a written Letter of Authorization (LOA) form directly from the customer. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> <table width="90%"> <tr> <td><a name="1357"> <h3>Are there any taxes or other government fees?</h3> <p>Minimum taxes charged are Universal Service Fund at 9.5% and a 3% Federal Excise Tax. Monthly Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier Charge (PICC) charge may apply. Rates are subject to change anytime without prior notification. </p> <p></a><a class="small" href="#top">Back to top</a></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0" width="462"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="448" bgcolor="#FF00FF"> <p align="center"><a href="intrastate_rates.html">American-Fone Interstate Domestic Long Distance Rates</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="rates.html">American-Fone Intrastate Long Distance Rates</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="international_rates.html">American-Fone International Long Distance Rates</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="faq.html">American-Fone FAQ</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="index.html">American-Fone Home</a></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p> </td> </tr> </center> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <font class="pn2"><font face="Arial">If you or your business are a commercial or residential long distance customer and make a high number of interstate calls, this is the plan for you! 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