Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Telecommunications

Choosing Your Telephone Service
Choosing a Local Telephone Provider
Choosing a Long Distance Provider
Comparing Your Local Telephone Choices for AT&T Ohio (Formerly SBC) Service Area
Comparing Your Local Telephone Choices for Verizon Service Area
Choosing a Cell Phone Plan - The Basics
Comparing Home Telephone Service to Cellular
The Facts About "Prepaid" Local Telephone Service
How to Sign Up for First Time Telephone Service
Telephone Service Options
Understanding Dial-Around Long-Distance Services
What You Need to Know About VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
Know Your Telephone Rights
Do-Not-Call: National and State Protection for Ohioans
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus area consumers: Know the changes in delivery of white pages directories
Know Your Telephone Rights
Number Portability: The Facts About Keeping Your Telephone Number When Switching Providers
Hidden Telephone Charges
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How to Avoid Getting Crammed
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How to Avoid Getting Slammed
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Telephone Billing Basics
Telephone Bill Made Easy
AT&T Deferred Billing
Extend Your Local Calling Area:
Ashtabula County Western Reserve, AT&T, Century Telephone, Chillicothe, Delaware County Verizon, Verizon
Paying Utility Bills: The Cost of Convenience
Miscellaneous
Broadband Service: Is it Right for Me?
Learn about Detariffing of Local Toll Telephone Rates
Ohio Area Code Update
Telephone Line Repairs
The Facts About Utility Line Insurance
Learn About Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Emergency Service
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