11. Ultimately, Ness said, " I would not anticipate long-distance rates to rise ." 12. France Telecom cut some long-distance rates in September in anticipation of new competition. 13. For consumers, the competition has meant significant declines in long-distance rates . 14. Thanks to competition, wireless phones are everywhere, long-distance rates lower, Web connections faster. 15. Long distance rates are likely to fall even more, as Internet technology incorporates telephony. 16. Q . : How much will be long-distance rates fall? 17. Over the long run we might even see the end of long-distance rate reductions. 18. Connecticut offers the most direct evidence that new competition can knock long-distance rates down. 19. As with all services, calls outside the local area are billed at long-distance rates . 20. For starters, higher long-distance rates discourage customers from making calls outside their immediate area.
