Top Pick Services for California

for Long Distance and Toll Free Numbers

Pioneer Telephone - 2.7¢ interstate and 2.6¢ in-state for Tier A regions. No monthly fee if your bill totals $15 or you choose credit card billing. For Tier C areas of California, we recommend Simplicity from Americom.

for California Local Dial Tone

Sage Telecom - check to be sure it's offered in your area. If it is, they offer some great rate plans for dial tone with unlimited long distance.

for California Local Phone Numbers

Kall8 Local California non-toll free numbers - Kall8 can provide standard local numbers in numerous states, including California. Unlike toll free numbers, these numbers can be called from international locations. These numbers are 5.9¢ per minute plus $5 per month and $5 set-up fee. You set them up to forward to the phone line of your choice anywhere in the US or around the world.

for Broadband Phone

Packet8 - Use your DSL or Cable broadband connection to make voice over Internet phone calls. Get a full year of unlimited phone service for just $199.

for Dial Around

FlexTelONE - Great for low volume users who don't want to switch long distance carriers. 5.9¢ per minute for all your calls - in and out of state.

for Conference Calling

AccuConference Conference Calling - Converse with an unlimited number of people using our toll free conference call service at 7.9¢ per minute, per participant. Flat rae plans also available if you don't need a toll free number.

for High Speed Internet

Shop for DSL - compare all high speed Internet services available in your neighborhood.

for Dial-up Internet

Copper.net Internet - Get your first 6 months at half price - just $4.97. $9.95/mo. after 6 months. Read our comparison article to see why we feel this is the best ISP in this price range.

for Global Prepaid Internet

MaGlobe Prepaid dial-up Internet access - Connect to the Internet from over 115 countries in the world with a local access number. Local access in the USA is less than 1¢ per minute. Great for business travel and as a backup to your broadband connection. Accounts can be set up with from 1 - 100 users.

for Prepaid Long Distance

Tel3 Advantage - Use like a dial around service from your registered phone or like a phone card when you travel. From 1.9¢ per minute. Optional automatic recharge available. Minutes never expire.

for Prepaid Calling Cards

SpeedyPIN - The best international rates are always found with prepaid phone cards. Use our calling card rate finders to find the best rates. Speedypin offers a couple choices for making calls from Iraq.