Recent comparisons of long distance rates confirm that AT&T service continues to be the most expensive available, but the gap between it and its competitors is narrowing. MCI is no longer the lowest cost option. SBS and TDX generally offer the lowest rates.
A three minute daytime call from New York to San Francisco is $1.61 with AT&T, $1.50 with Sprint, $1.45 with MCI, $1.36 with Allnet, $1.29 with SBS and $1.24 with TDX. A five minute daytime call from Anaheim to Denver is $2.18 with AT&T, $2.06 with Sprint, $1.97 with MCI or Allnet, $1.85 with SBS, and $1.78 with TDX.
