Generally, these calls are more expensive and are made if you want to make sure the person you are calling is there. For a collect call, be sure the person you call will pay for the charges. The operator will ask your name. When the person answers, the operator will ask them if they will accept a call from you. The operator will help you with rates and other information and give assistance in an emergency.
Most pay telephones accept dimes, nickels, and quarters.
The cost of a local phone call is 35 cents. You may stay on the phone as long as you want. Long distance calls are very expensive on a pay telephone. A better way to make the call is using a calling card. Calling cards are popular in the U.S. because they are convenient.