It is simple; Long Distance is a commodity.

With the growth of technology, networks of the major long-distance carriers are virtually identical.  AT&T's network provides the same long-distance service as AT&T, Sprint, Opex/Global Crossing, PowerNet Global, Covista, etc.  At times, the carriers share their networks with each other.  Rates are determined like any other commodity on the market; it's simply a matter of supply and demand amongst the carriers.  Every carrier is looking for more market share.

As a volume broker, LDPC-Merritel has contracts with multiple carriers which gives us access to the lowest rates.  Even more important, it puts us in a bargaining position within the market.  Our bargaining power is strong because we represent associations, (large and small) which translates into multiple accounts.

It's really that simple.