Canadian Pay Phones Rates Rise – First Increase In 26 Years

With the popularity of cell phones, it seems pay phone companies are loosing money. And since occasionally there are times when a pay phone is a necessity and a valuable asset, it is not a good idea to eliminate these phones. Even if not many of us use this way to connect any longer.




Since 1981, the price of a local call from a pay phone in Canada has remained at .25 cents. However as of June 1, 2007, the CRTC is finally allowing phone companies to boost their rates to 50 cents per local call throughout the country.





For those who prefer to use a credit card or other "non-cash" method of payment; the charge could be as high as $1.00. Rates may be higher in rural areas. In the past, these customers generally paid rates that are below the phone company costs.



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