Some long-distance customers, however, are now paying flat charges to their long distance carriers. Some customers also have started to pay a monthly telephone number portability charge, which varies between companies. The Commission fully recognizes, however, the competitive nature of the long distance market in this country and has no intention of imposing any unnecessary regulations on this competitive industry. The plan is called the Nineteen Sense Plan, at a rate of 19 cents per minute.
Sprint already offers long distance service without a minimum usage fee.
Bell Atlantic offers long distance service in New York without a minimum monthly fee.