Contact Bell Atlantic to have your phone line installed. You are responsible to purchase your telephone and phone cords separately. Bell Atlantic provides various pricing options for local calls. When the phone line is installed, Bell Atlantic will ask you a number of questions about which options you prefer. Be prepared to ask them questions about what type of service they provide and how much it costs.
Some options are one-time fees, others are continuous monthly fees.
Long distance telephone service is not provided by Bell Atlantic. The long distance service business is competitive and always changing. You may get a number of phone calls from long-distance telephone companies with various offers. Try to read the offer before you accept. Calling Cards are a convenient way for you to contact your family after you first arrive.