One of the most important decisions you will make for your communication needs is deciding what telephone service provider to choose for your business, home or cell phone. A lot has changed in the telephone business over the years. Thanks to new technology and a competitive market, you have a lot of choices before finding what telephone service provider will work best for you.

If your in business, there are a few things to consider prior to choosing a telephone service provider one of which may include volume. Volume both in long-distance and International calls is frequently overseen as your business grows. Many companies offer reduced rates based on volume in long-distance calls. So, shop around here.

Another important question is how many outgoing calls will be made versus incoming calls. And is it important to have a toll-free number to capture more business? Most companies consider this highly effective especially when using a toll-free number on their business website, business cards, or brochures.

For home service providers, there aren't as many decisions to make when deciding who to choose for a home telephone service provider. Still, if you are a family that wants to make sure your calls are not missed, there's always caller ID, three-way calling, and call-forwarding to consider.

Cell phone telephone service providers are probably the most technology advanced providers in the telephone service provider arena. With the onset of video cameras to surfing the web and checking your email on your cellular phone, there's sure to be a highly competitive market here.

Digital telephone service providers for business, home, and cell phone usage are coming on strong and we believe they may impact the Ma Bells by making telephone service providers even more competitive.

Here are a few companies to consider:

United States telephone service providers
ATT&T telephone service
BellSouth
Qwest
Verizon
Embarq
Sprint
Abe's Home Phone Service
Access Integrated Networks
ACTEL
All American Home Phone
Alternative Phone, Inc.
Angles Communication Services
AstroTel, Inc.
Atlantic Net Broadband
Bellerud Communications LLC
Budget Phone
Citywide-Tel
Comm South Companies, Inc.
Excelink Communications
Exptetel Communications
Express Telephone Service
Florida Telephone Co
Florida Telephone Services
Freedom Communications
Fusion Telecom
Global Connection
IDS Telcom
InterGlobe Communications
Intemedia Communications
ITC Deltacom
KMC Telecom
LecStar Communications
Lightyear Networl Solutions
Lone Star State Telephone
MCI Momentum Business Solutions
My-Tel
National Telecom
Network Telephone
NOW Communications
NuVox Communications
REI Communications
Rightlink USA
Sail Networks
Southern Reconnect
Southern Telcom Network
Sparks Communications
STS Telcom
Sun-Tel USA
Supra Telecommunications
Tallahassee Telephone Exchange
TelCove
The Sunshine State Telephone Company
Time Warner Telecom
TNCI
Unicom Communications
World VolP Network
Worldtel
Z-Tel Communications