We have a local phone line through Verizon in Indiana.

When we try to connect to AOL using dialup, it fails. We were told by AOL that Verizon may be blocking access to AOL.

Is this true and is there a way around it?

Are they blocking IP addresses or specific ports?

Thanks!

What a bunch of garbage. AOL tech was trying to brush you off or else has no knowledge of how dial up works. There is no reason for verizon to block you from a dialed number. They would be liable to huge fines if caught. If you know the modem number is good from your area, then I would suspect a bad protocol in the AOL software. Have never liked a company that is a portal for internet and forces controlling software on your computer to do what is simple items with other companies. Since AOL mail is now free, dump the service and go high speed or at lease change to a better dial up provider.

how much does metro usually cost a month and what is metro’s limitations?

I like verizon service better

Tell ATT that you want "naked DSL" service. That means you keep the physical phone line connection to your house, but you no longer have a phone number, only DSL service on that line.

We can no longer afford phone service, all we need is local calling basic who has the cheapest rates?

There is a big secret in the telephone industry, there is something called the tariff rate or metered calling. Phone companies do not advertise this. You have to insist with customer "no-service". This is regulated bu your Public Service Commission, check with them to see what your local provider is required to offer. You should be able to get local service with no frills for around $20.00 a month.

Good Luck

no, you can keep your local service and downgrade to the minimum and cancel long distance and purchase a calling card

I have ATT local phone service only. If my brother calls me from MI (I am in FL) do I get charged for long distance call?

no.

In the USA, the calling party pays. You are the called party.

I use T-Mobile. If you get A Family Plan between Two Lines it’s 69.99 (Without Tax). You can call any other T-Mobile phone for free, Calling on weekends is for free and from 9 PM to 6:59 AM on weeknights are free also.

In the state of Michigan

When I lived in Michigan, I had Verizon and it wasn’t too bad. I believe that Comcast offers Digital Voice there now as well.

I would check out michiganutilities.com to search for the companies that provide local phone service in your area. The site lets you compare prices to find the cheapest if that’s what you are looking for.

I hope that helps!

if I cancel my long distance land line service, will my local phone company charge me for receiving long distance calls?

No. In fact this became a common practice within some select occupations. Those not having a need for Toll service, may, as a option discontinue the toll service from their present provider. You may also have the local telephone provider remove the "PIC" code from your telephone number within the local telephone switch. The results are that you cannot make any Toll calls from the land line. Any incoming calls whether local or long distance will work as usual. You normally pay for outgoing Toll calls not incoming Toll calls unless you accept a "Collect" or "Person to Person" call.
This practice is popular when you live in a small town with high rates for long distance calls on the land line phone, but low or no charges for long distance calls from your cellular phone service.
It helps you to "not" use the expensive service and it will most likely reduce your telephone expenses via non usage.
Call your Toll provider and cancel the Toll Service. Use your cell phone for the long distance Toll calls.
Good luck and may the good lord take a liken’ to ya’.

How do I make sure that people from other states can find my business through 411?
Do I need to place an ad? Can it be done online? Is it automatically listed nationwide?

you should be listed locally already…call your local phone company and check….anyone who searches your city will see your business..