A telephone call made to a nearby place, typically to a number having the same area code, and charged at a relatively low rate.
they can ring any time for the price of a local call
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Even though we also have to pay the phone company an extra $89 per month to have a broadband-capable line, that should be offset by the fact that all local calls will now be free.
The mobile phone retailer is expected to offer free local calls to its fixed-line customers.
You cannot even make a local call in New Orleans to find out what's going on.
Entrants should be aware that they may be subject to local call charges depending on their own individual arrangements for internet access.
The telephone call is charged at local call rate, which means it is much cheaper to connect after 6.00 pm and at weekends.
This gives you local call access in all major towns.
To improve access and communications for customers, the agency introduced a local call rate General Enquiries line.
The company has added a "call" button to its instant messenger service that lets users make free long distance or local calls via their computer to any phone in the US.
For other local calls, you can find the phone number in your local telephone directory.
They also have a National Helpline which is available from 9am to 9pm every day, for the price of a local call.