Ken... THAT is just what I did a coupla days ago! I cancelled the two "add-on" features that have been on both of my phones (personal line and modem line) for years. Adios to the $1.40 a month for "inside wiring 'insurance," which I've had for over 15 years and never needed OR used. Adios to the $.60 a month for my heretofore unlisted phone numbers. And adios to the $4.50 a month for the "extended calling area" I've had ever since I met my friend Harvey many years ago. He lives in the same city I do but is a toll-call away. Heck... Harvey 'n I almost always use email and/or get together in person anyway. Ya know - truthfully, I'd just plain forgotten I had these added monthly expenses on my phones. I'd rather NOT subsidize Pacific Bell if I don't HAVE to, so this thread on the List has been good incentive to cancel these unnecessary features. SO THERE!!! TAKE *THAT* YOU STEEEEENKIN' PHONE COMPANY! (Barb hits Pac Bell where it hurts!) <ohhh...that felt GOOD!> (grin) Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] Ken Becker said: OR, they can cut off all the extra services like call waiting, or call return on BOTH phones, that provide extra revenue for the phone Co, to help counteract the extra cost. If enough people join together and do that, they will do a quick turnaround! KenB