Released on: October 14, 2008, 3:02 pm

Press Release Author: Dependable Phone Cards

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: DependablePhoneCards.com, an active consumer advocate in
retailing prepaid phone cards online, has announced the launch of its new No Fee
Phone Card Campaign.

Press Release Body: Dependable Phone Cards now features No Fee Phone Cards provided
from a select handful of Issuers who have proven over the years they are committed
to selling cards that deliver the minutes they promise, yet still offer competitive
discounts. Discounts that can save users up to 95% on domestic and international
long distance telephone bills.

"The handwriting is on the wall," stated DependablePhoneCards.com's Dan Landrum.
"The testimony before both the U.S. House & Senate makes it clear - phone card users
are fed up with not getting the minutes they paid for. It's time for a change."

No Fee Phone Cards can appear to cost more than lower rate ones, but being an
unregulated industry, some calling card companies can knowingly misrepresent their
products with hidden fees and limitations that can bilk the user out of minutes they
paid for. Congress is currently considering the "Prepaid Calling Card Consumer
Protection Act," which will require card sellers to clearly describe any fees and
limitations.

Telephone companies such as AT&T, MCI and Sprint are responsible for the telephone
lines that carry calls. Phone card Issuers buy minutes from the telephone companies
and set Phone Card rates. Issuers also provide access numbers and toll-free customer
service. Retailers sell the cards to consumers, but may have no control over the
quality of service.

The Federal Trade Commission Chairman William E. Kovacic, testifying in support of
the Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act said, "The bulk of the companies
are legitimate, but the bad apples are threatening to ruin the bunch." Citing her
two recent studies in her statement submitted to the House, University of Georgia
Professor Dr. Julia Marlowe said, "My question is why are there fees at all? As long
as there are fees, even disclosed ones, it is impossible to state the exact number
of minutes the consumer will receive. A simpler solution would be for the providers
to charge more for the cards and have no fees whatsoever. There are cards available
that have no fees, with the exception of using the card at a pay phone."

Dependable Phone Cards' campaign recommends two ways to get all the minutes from
your phone card:
* Buy dependable phone cards with no fees.
* Buy low denomination PINs and use the entire card in one call.

AT&T 125 Phone Card AT&T 125 Phone Card

AT&T provides a quality, no fee card with no expiration date at a 5 minute rate.
The Fee Free card only charges 2 per minute, but the card will expire 90 days after
the first use. Consider how frequently you call and how long each call lasts before
you select which card is right for you. If you do opt to buy an apparently lower
rate calling card, do the math! Make sure you understand the rates in effect for
your particular phone card and check the expiration date. Find the lowest rate phone
cards, factor in all the fees and see how it compares to the no fee phone cards.

For more information, please visit us online at http://dependablephonecards.com

About Dependable Phone Cards
Dependable Phone Cards - featuring 100% Guaranteed No Fee Phone Cards - can save you
up to 95% on your long distance telephone bills. As an active consumer advocate in
retailing prepaid phone cards online, Dependable Phone Cards only works with a
select handful of Issuers who have proven over the years they are committed to
selling cards that deliver the minutes they promise, yet still offer competitive
discounts. Buy securely online, get instant PINs.



Web Site: http://dependablephonecards.com

Contact Details: Dependable Phone Cards
dan@dependablephonecards.com
2822 Gregory Street
San Diego, CA 92104
619-563-5860