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The following document outlines the most common Q&A's for ComparAction customers.

 
   
 

General Questions

  1. Do you only compare the three plans mentioned?
  2. Which plans will ComparAction compare all of my long distance calls agains?
  3. Will I ever pay a network or plan fee?
  4. Are there any other fees associated with ComparAction?
  5. How can ComparAction offer such great rates?
  6. How is my local phone bill affected?
  7. Will my local or long distance service be interrupted?
  8. Do all long distance calls qualify?
  9. How long does it take before I can take advantage of this program?
  10. How do I pay for my ComparAction long distance charges?
  11. When can I expect my first usage summary?
  12. Are my usage summaries viewable online?
  13. How will I know that I'm really saving?
  14. How do I enroll?
  15. How many phone lines can I enroll?
  16. Are there any extra numbers to dial?
  17. I already have one of the plans you're comparing. Why would I switch?
  18. Do you offer a guarantee on the savings?
  19. Wireless Long Distance

  20. What is the wireless long distance deal?
  21. Can I get the Wireless Long Distance service without a home phone?
  22. How does the Wireless Long Distance service work?
  23. Do I have to register my wireless number to use the Wireless Long Distance service?
  24. When making wireless long distance calls, where can I get the local access numbers from?
  25. Where will I receive my usage summary for my Wireless Long Distance calls?
  26. Can I use the Wireless Long Distance service from anywhere in the world?
  27. Calling Cards

  28. How do I get a ComparAction Calling Card?
  29. Do I need to use my calling card to make calls from home?
  30. Can I make local calls with my calling card?
  31. Can I make overseas calls with my calling card?
  32. Can I make calls FROM overseas with my calling card?
  33. Toll Free Numbers

  34. How do I get a ComparAction Toll Free number?
  35. Where can I use a Toll Free number from?
  36. Can the Toll Free number ring on a number other than my home phone?
  37. Is there a service charge associated with a Toll Free number?




  38. What is the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS)?

 

 

 

Answers for General Questions

1. Do you only compare the three plans mentioned?

  The three plans we compare have been carefully selected to benefit a wide spectrum of calling patterns while enhancing your savings. So whenever or wherever you call, you always benefit from great rates. Furthermore, we also give you the choice to replace one of the plans with your existing plan, or a similar one.2
 

2. Which plans will ComparAction compare all of my long distance calls agains?

 

Your calls will be compared to these pre-selected plans:

  • Primus - 5 cents per minute anytime to Canada and the US.
  • Rogers - Less than 5 cents per minute to 27 countries.
  • Your local telephone company - a leading competitive plan has been selected from your area. Click featured plans to learn more.

We also give you the choice to replace one of the plans with your existing plan, or a similar one.2

 

3. Will I ever pay a network or plan fee?

 

Total plan costs and savings include existing network and plan fees that apply to the pre-selected plans. You would pay whatever fees would be charged by the providers in the comparison. However, with ComparAction, you will not pay any fees or charges whatsoever in months without usage.

 

4. Are there any other fees associated with ComparAction?

  NONE. There's NO contract to sign, NO activation fee and there are NO cancellation fees and NO fees for doing the comparison.
 

5. How can ComparAction offer such great rates?

  We can offer great long distance rates because we've negotiated attractive wholesale rates on your behalf.
 

6. How is my local phone bill affected?

  You'll continue to receive a bill from your local phone company for your local services and any operator assisted calls, but not for your long distance calls.
 

7. Will my local or long distance service be interrupted?

  No, making the switch to ComparAction will not affect your local or long distance service - the process is entirely seamless.
 

8. Do all long distance calls qualify?

  All direct-dial long distance calls qualify for the program. However, any operator-assisted or collect long distance calls do not qualify for the ComparAction program. These will be billed to you by your local service provider when they bill you for your local services.
 

9. How long does it take before I can take advantage of this program?

  Once you enroll, it will take approximately 5-10 business days before your phone line will become active within the ComparAction program.
 

10. How do I pay for my ComparAction long distance charges?

  You will receive a ComparAction Usage Summary every month, showing your call details and applicable charges. You can either choose to receive your statement online or by mail and the lowest cost plan will be conveniently applied to your Visa or MasterCard every month. To find out about other methods of payment, you can contact us at 1-866-215-8977.
 

11. When can I expect my first usage summary?

  If you have made long distance calls, you will receive your first ComparAction Usage Summary within four to six weeks. If you have any questions regarding your Usage Summary, please call 1-877-842-4255.
 

12. Are my usage summaries viewable online?

  Yes. You have access to your usage summary online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose to receive your statement online when enrolling, or call customer service and an agent will be glad to help.
 

13. How will I know that I'm really saving?

  The ComparAction Usage Summary clearly demonstrates your savings by calculating what your calls would have cost under each of the competitive plans being compared. It then clearly identifies the winning plan for each billing cycle and shows your savings.
 

14. How do I enroll?

  It's easy to enroll. Just call us at 1-866-215-8977 and an agent will be happy to help.
 

15. How many phone lines can I enroll?

  As many as you like. You will receive one Usage Summary detailing all the calls made on each line.
 

16. Are there any extra numbers to dial?

  No. There are no extra numbers to dial. You make long distance calls the same way you make them now. Simply dial one (1) and then the number you wish to call.
 

17. I already have one of the plans you're comparing. Why would I switch?

  You probably never noticed, but if you're like most people, your calling habits change on an ongoing basis. If you usually make all your calls within the province or during evening and weekend, you probably chose a plan that is the best fit for that behaviour. But if your calling habits change, you may end up paying a premium. Switching to ComparAction gives you the flexibility to make calls whenever and wherever you want and the reassurance that you'll benefit from our best rates. That's because we do the comparison shopping after you've placed all of your calls each month.
 

18. Do you offer a guarantee on the savings?

  If you are not completely satisfied with the program, all you need to do is call us within 30 days of your first ComparAction statement and CDTel Inc. will refund you up to $50 worth of long distance charges, equivalent to your first two months’ billing.
 

Wireless Long Distance

19. What is the wireless long distance deal?

 

This is a great benefit offered by the ComparAction program. Each month, on top of great long distance rates from home, ComparAction gives its customers 30 FREE minutes of long distance from their wireless phone, to Canada and the U.S. Additional minutes are only 5¢ per minute, representing a minimum of $10.50/month in savings compared to the 35¢ per minute charged by most cell phone providers.

Simply register your wireless number by calling customer service and take advantage of this great offer today.

 

20. Can I get the Wireless Long Distance service without a home phone?

 

The 30 FREE minutes per month is only applicable to those customers who have an active home phone registered with ComparAction.

If you do not have a home phone, you can also take advantage of the Wireless 100 program, where you get 100 minutes of wireless long distance calling for only $4.95 per month. Additional minutes are only 5¢.

Simply call 1-866-215-8977 to register your wireless number today.

 

21. How does the Wireless Long Distance service work?

  The service is very easy to use. All you need to do is dial the local access number in your area and then the number you would like to reach (there is no need to press “send” again). Click here for more details on the Wireless long distance service.
 

22. Do I have to register my wireless number to use the Wireless Long Distance service?

  YES. If you do not register your wireless number, you will not be able to dial the local access number to make your long distance calls.
 

23. When making wireless long distance calls, where can I get the local access numbers from?

  A complete list of the local access numbers is available here or you can call customer service.
 

24. Where will I receive my usage summary for my Wireless Long Distance calls?

 

Your wireless usage will be billed automatically to your credit card account and the details of the charges will appear on your Usage Summary, which you can view online or receive by mail.

If you use the Wireless 100 service, your statement will only be available to you online.

 

25. Can I use the Wireless Long Distance service from anywhere in the world?

  The Wireless long distance service is limited to calls made from Canada within the dialing area of the local access numbers. You can call anywhere in the world. Click here to view the rates to overseas destinations.
 

Calling Cards

26. How do I get a ComparAction Calling Card?

  Once you have enrolled your home line in the program, simply call our customer service at 1-877-842-4255 to request your calling card(s) – up to 5 cards per household. You will be receiving your calling card(s) in the mail within 4-6 weeks.
 

27. Do I need to use my calling card to make calls from home?

  No. Once you have enrolled your home line in the program, you make your long distance calls as usual. Simply dial one (1) and the number you wish to call. The ComparAction calling card is only intended for use when you are away from home on business, on vacations, or simply running errands.
 

28. Can I make local calls with my calling card?

  Yes, you can use your card outside of your household when you’re out or running errands. Simply follow the instructions on the back of your card.
 

29. Can I make overseas calls with my calling card?

  Yes. Simply call customer service at 1-877-842-4255 to get the rate for the country you would like to call.
 

30. Can I make calls FROM overseas with my calling card?

  No. Calling card usage is restricted to calls originating from Canada and the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska) to anywhere in the world. If you wish to make calls from overseas, we recommend that you purchase prepaid calling cards once at your destination, as this would be the most economical solution.
 

Toll Free Numbers

31. How do I get a ComparAction Toll Free number?

  Just ask for a toll free number when enrolling your residential line.
 

32. Where can I use a Toll Free number from?

  You can request for calls to be made from Canada, the U.S., or from both. Ideal for snowbirds!
 

33. Can the Toll Free number ring on a number other than my home phone?

  Sure, you can have the toll free number ring on your home phone, cell phone (especially handy when you have unlimited incoming calls), or your parents’ phone. Charges will still be applied on your account and calculated as part of your comparison.
 

34. Is there a service charge associated with a Toll Free number?

  In those months where you have usage with your Toll Free line, a service charge of $2.95 will be applied. If there are no calls on the Toll Free line in a given month, there are no applicable service charges.
 

 

 

35. What is the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS)?

 

CCTS is an agency independent of the telecommunications industry, whose mandate is to resolve complaints of individual and small business retail customers about their telecommunications services. If you have a complaint about your services, including local or long distance telephone service, wireless telephone service, or Internet service, you must first try to resolve it directly with your service provider. If you have done so and have been unable to reach a satisfactory resolution, CCTS may be able to help you, free of charge.

To learn more about CCTS, you may visit its website at www.ccts-cprst.ca or call toll-free at 1-888-221-1687.

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