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Have you tried the Custom Biz Saver package Snow Bunny? sm

Posted By: mlstoo on 2007-11-21
In Reply to: reliable LD service - Snow Bunny

It's through AT&T and it's a business plan. C-phones were supported. I used it for a Lanier when I was IC and I was on it a lot, sometimes 10 hours a day. I had unlimited long distance and never had the problems you are having. Problem is you need to sign a contract for 1 year but even with that it was only $10.00 a month more than a residential line.


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