Local Telephone Service

Western Telephone Company provides basic and enhanced telecommunications services within our service area. Basic services are offered at the following rates:

Faulkton and Orient
Single Party Residence Service		$16.00 per month
Single Party Business Service		$16.00 per month
Cresbard
Single Party Residence Service		$18.00 per month
Single Party Business Service		$25.00 per month

Local residence and business service includes:

Voice grade access to the public telephone network

Flat-rated local exchange service free of per minute charges

Access to directory assistance service

Access to other operator services

Access to 911 emergency services

Access to interexchange (long distance) services

Dual tone multi-frequency signaling (touch tone) service

Lifeline and Link Up telephone assistance programs are also available for qualifying low-income subscribers. These programs provide for connection and monthly service discounts on telephone service. Subscribers eligible for Lifeline and Link Up may also receive toll blocking service at no charge.

The basic services described above are offered to all consumers in Western Telephone Company's service area. If you have any questions regarding telecommunications services, please email or call the main office at (605) 598-6217 or (605) 324-3642