Conference call services are under attack. Currently, large long-distance carriers like AT&T and Verizon are petitioning the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to undermine free conference calling services. We estimate the potential cost to consumers and businesses could be as much $80 million annually if they are unable to use their long-distance phone plans to access free conference call services.
When consumers make long-distance calls, including free conference calling, long-distance carriers like AT&T and Verizon pay a small fee to local phone companies to help complete those calls. Today, long-distance carriers are trying to put free conferencing services out of business, hoping that, by doing so, these carriers will not only eliminate a minor cost, but also gain substantial profits by forcing millions of callers to instead use their non-free, pay-as-you-go conferencing plans.
Today, long-distance carriers are trying to put free conferencing services out of business
Across the United States, people – like you – use free conference calling services to connect with non-profit organizations, prayer groups, startups, schools, global corporate communities and most importantly, their families.
As of September 2019, it appears the FCC is indeed moving to eliminate the operation of free conference services like NCC, despite the outpouring of support during the public comment period. We’re doing all we can to fight this, and hope to continue to serve you into the future. If you have any connections in government, use them! Speak out on social media and connect with your representatives in congress.
