Local Alliance Network Local Alliance Network is a Long Distance Program provided by your local, independent telephone company LAN History Local Alliance Network is a long distance program brought to you by eight local, independent telephone companies and one electric cooperative. These companies are concerned with keeping costs competitive and providing the best possible products and services to their customers. By working together, these companies created Local Alliance Network. Local Alliance Network provides a simple to understand program without extra fees or charges, such as "Universal Connectivity Charges", surcharges and minimum usage fees. Check your current bill carefully. If you see one or any of these costs, you're probably paying too much for long distance! Another huge benefit of using LAN is 6 second incremental billing. Several long distance companies round up to the next full minute, charging for time that you haven't used. After the first full minute, LAN breaks down your bill in 6 second increments. Calling cards are also available and charged at 25¢ per minute, billed in full minutes. Again, no fees or monthly charges. Flat Rate Plan Details A low, flat 13 cent per minute charge, any time, any place in the USA, Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico No monthly fees 6 second incremental billing after first full minute Volume discounts Volume discounts apply automatically when you reach the discount tiers. As you make more long distance calls, you pay less per minute. In addition, all of your long distance charges apply to the discount including personal 800 numbers and calling cards.   Total Long Distance Charges Discount Rate Per Minute $25-74.99 5% 12.35¢ $75-124.99 10% 11.7¢ $125-199 15% 11.05¢ $200-$499 20% 10.4¢ $500 25% 9.75¢ Comparison We have found that 80% of customers can save money by switching to Local Alliance Network! Mini Sample Analysis Total of All Minutes 100 Total Number of Calls 20   XYZ @10¢ per minute Long Distance Cost $10.00 Monthly Service Charge 4.95 Universal Connectivity .99 XYZ Long Distance Charge $15.94   Local Alliance Network Long Distance Cost Other Charges $13.00 0.00 LAN Long Distance Charge $13.00 TOTAL SAVINGS WITH LAN                    $2.94 New Bundled Plans Available Also available the new LAN Anytime-Anyplace Bundled Minutes Plans. Please contact our office at 712-837-5522 to do a cost analysis to see what works best for you.   60 minutes $6.60/month 120 minutes $12.90/month 240 minutes $25.20/month 360 minutes $36.90/month 500 minutes $50.00/month 1000 minutes $97.50/month Additional minutes at 12 cents per minute   Ruthven Telephone Exchange is ready to set you up with saving money on your long distance bill, are you? Contact us at 712-837-5522, or email us at ruthventel@ruthventel.com Back to Index of Services