Tip One:
When changing phone plans most people are concerned with loosing their current phone number. Be sure to ask up front if you will be able to keep your existing phone number and if there will be a charge to do so.

Tip Two:
When you receive a quote for your new unlimited long distance plan, be sure to ask what your total monthly bill will come too. Along with the costs of your unlimited long distance you will have local, state and federal taxes added to your bill. Be sure to find out your exact total so you dont get a surprise when the bill comes!

Tip Three:
If you are switching to a new unlimited long distance plan and the plan comes with local phone service as well, make sure it will be compatible with your high-speed DSL provider if you have DSL service for your Internet access.

Tip Four:
If you call Hawaii, Alaska, Canada or any other country on a regular basis be sure to find out if any of these calls will also be included within your unlimited long distance package. If calling these countries will not be included in your unlimited long distance find out if they have an additional add on for calling these countries. It may cost you more money then your unlimited long distance plan but if you call these countries regularly, it will still be a savings for you!

Tip Five:
When choosing your new unlimited long distance plan find out if wire maintenance is included in your plan or what the fees are in addition to your long distance plan.

Lastly, when choosing your new plans make sure to ask what your monthly bill will be total with all taxes and fees included. Many times they quote you what your long distance plan will be without including all the fees, then your bill comes in the mail and you are shocked!