Examples of IntraLATA calls are calls from St Joseph to Kansas City, MO, from Rolla to St. Louis, from Columbia to Jefferson City and from Springfield to Joplin. Intrastate calls are long distance calls made within the same state. Intrastate calls could be calls placed within a LATA or calls that cross LATA boundaries. Many long distance companies have a single rate for all instate calls. You should ask the sales representative what rate applies for IntraLATA calls and for other instate calls.
Interstate calls are calls made from one state to another.
THE NEXT STEP With your calling pattern in mind and the bill in front of you, look through the rate comparison chart or any flyers or advertisements from long distance companies. Start with the day and time of your calls and look for the lowest prices per minute. Look to see if there is a monthly charge for the calling plan. If you make few toll calls per month, that charge will increase your price per minute and may not be the best price. Also, look at the toll calling plans offered by the local telephone company.