Calling Card & Phone Card Online Comparison

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All phone cards have a combination of one or more of the following charges:

• Taxes:
  There are FCC/State/Local charges taxes based on where the call originates. (This is the same tax that appears on your phone bill each month and is calculated on each call.) Normally this is factored into the rate but it can be deducted separately and will be deducted from the value of the card.

• Pay Phone/Cellular Phone Charges:
  Nearly all phone card calls originating from a Pay Phone are charged a fee per call. This is required by federal law and the fee typically ranges from $.35 to $.50 per call. This goes to pay Uncle Sam or the owner of the payphone. This amount is deducted in minutes from the card. If your cellular or mobile phone company allows you to call from your mobile phone, there maybe a charge per call fee. Some Cell phone contracts do not allow the use of alternate carriers like phone cards or dial-around services.

• Time based charge:
  The actual time you spend online either in units purchased or a time increment in seconds. The time increments vary from 1 second to 5 minutes.
  
  
• Connection Fee:
  A one off charge for initiating a single call. Each and every time you use the card and your party answers, you will be charged a connection fee which will be deducted from the available minutes. This amount is deducted from the card value either in money or in minutes. If a calling card has a very low per minute rate, the chances are it has either a high connection fee or a surcharge. It is a logical extension that cards with a connection fee are hopeless for short duration phone calls whereas they may be highly effective for long duration calling.
  
  

Initial Connection/Weekly/Monthly Service/Maintenance Fees:
Some cards have an initial set up fee. This could be a one off just to get you on the road. Some, however, charge a weekly or monthly fee of around $1.00. This is charged after the first time that the card is used and is deducted in minutes or dollar from the card. Even if you are not using your calling card you may be racking up a charge.

The GSM 1883 Utilizes Latest Technology
IRVINE, CA (October 31, 2007) Hop-on, Inc., a developer and marketer of wireless phones and accessories, will introduce the new 1883 model GSM phone with GPS capabilities to their line of affordable cellular devices. Hop-on is best known for creating a disposable cell phone.

The new 1883 model will feature a SiRF StarIII GPS chipset and a slim, modern design. The 1883 has a full-color screen, long battery life, gaming capabilities and a 2.0 megapixel camera for photos and video recording. This technology, says Hop-on, will appeal to consumers in America, Europe and emerging markets alike, who are looking for a high-quality GPS standard phone.

Hop-on has recently begun focusing on future patents and technologies as well as the ability to provide effective tracking devices, such as the GPS technology available on the 1883 model GSM phone. The 1883 model’s GPS tracking device is a great tool for both children and elderly adults. If a child is lost, a parent can send an SMS message to ping the phone, and instantly be able to locate their child. The same technology can be used to monitor the locations of teenage children, to ensure their safety as they explore newfound freedoms. The 1883’s GPS technology is also helpful for elderly adults, who may experience slip and fall accidents and need assistance at their exact location as pinpointed by the GPS.

“The 1883 offers the latest in GPS technology for a fraction of the cost of similar phones,” says Hop-on’s President, Peter Michaels. “This particular phone has the ability to track its users easily by sending an SMS message to ping the phone to locate the phone’s user anywhere within the carrier’s network.” Michaels adds with a smile, “It will be a great way for me to keep track of my teenage kids!”

Source: Hop-on (www.hop-on.com)