Long distance
Canada & USA basic long distance rates
Basic rates for long distance calls - dialed directly on your phone keypad, without operator assistance (1 followed by the area code and the telephone number you are calling).
The following tariff applies:
| Mileage / km Band rate | Quebec-Ontario
Rate per minute |
Trans Canada & US
Rate per minute |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 mi / 16 km | $0.30 | $0.34 |
| 11-14 mi / 23 km | $0.43 | $0.44 |
| 15-22 mi / 35 km | $0.51 | $0.53 |
| 23-30 mi / 48 km | $0.61 | $0.64 |
| 31-40 mi / 64 km | $0.71 | $0.76 |
| 41-50 mi / 81 km | $0.78 | $0.85 |
| 51-60 mi / 97 km | $0.78 | $0.98 |
| 61-80 mi / 129 km | $0.78 | $0.98 |
| 81-100 mi / 161 km | $0.78 | $1.04 |
| 101-130 mi / 209 km | $0.78 | $1.05 |
| 131-160 mi / 257 km | $0.83 | $1.08 |
| 161-200 mi / 322 km | $0.83 | $1.10 |
| 201-250 mi / 402 km | $0.83 | $1.11 |
| 251-300 mi / 483 km | $0.83 | $1.14 |
| 301-375 mi / 603 km | $0.83 | $1.14 |
| 376-500 mi / 805 km | $0.83 | $1.16 |
| 501-700 mi / 1126 km | $0.83 | $1.16 |
| 701-900 mi / 1448 km | $0.83 | $1.16 |
| 901-1100 mi / 1770 km | $0.83 | $1.16 |
| 1101-1350 mi / 2172 km | $0.83 | $1.19 |
| 1351-1600 mi / 2574 km | $0.83 | $1.19 |
| 1601 mi and plus / 2575 km and plus | $0.83 | $1.19 |
| Period | Peak (base rates) | Off peak (15% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 8:00 |
| Saturday & Sunday | N/A | 24 hours |
| Minimum Charge | Quebec-Ontario | Trans Canada & US |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge per call | $0.34 | $0.34 |
A non-discounted transaction charge applies in addition to the charge specified in above in for each call as follows:
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Network Access Fees
A pay-per-use network access charge of $4.95 will apply to customers who are not subscribed to a NorthernTel long-distance plan, on the first long-distance call made in a given month. If no long-distance call is made during the month, no charge will apply.