UniTel

Bottom Line

UniTel (Est. 2.5 cents per minute) is a long-distance provider that impresses reviewers with very low state-to-state rates. At 2.5 cents per minute, UniTel's rates are the same as ECG, the top-rated discount company. But UniTel charges a higher monthly fee of about $3; it also charges a 98-cent recovery fee, typical among budget carriers to help subsidize the low rates.

Plans and Pricing

Charges monthly fee. At 2.5 cents per minute, UniTel's fees are the same as ECG, the top-rated discount long-distance company. But UniTel charges a higher monthly fee of about $3, in addition to a 98-cent recovery fee to help subsidize the low rates. The monthly fee is only $2 if you opt for paperless billing, and it is waived entirely for customers who make more than $20 in calls during the month. International rates are low, though not always as cheap as Telna (Est. 4.8 cents per minute) .

Customer Service

Average. UniTel's customer support is by phone and email through their website. We didn't find any reviews about users' experiences with UniTel's customer service, positive or negative.