Local Telephone Service
BWTelcom’s local service network hits close to home with an amazing value. For your convenience, we also provide valued-added services such as call waiting, caller ID, voice mail, and much more, all at a low cost.
We proudly supply all of your telecommunications needs. BWTelcom offers a variety of cordless, desk, and wall-style phones with a complete range of custom calling features such as caller ID, two-line, and external speakers.
In addition, we offer a wide range of accessories such as coil cords, silver satins, message waiting indicators, T-adaptors, caller ID boxes, and more. If you need an item that is not listed here, we will gladly special order a custom package for you.
Basic Telephone Service |
Rate |
| Basic Residential Service | $17.50/+ surcharges |
| Basic Business (single line) Service | $27.50/+ surcharges |
| Basic Business (multiline) Service | $27.50/+ surcharges |
A prepayment is required for telephone service which includes an installation fee, at least one month’s service charges and applicable surcharges.
Custom Calling Features
In addition to regular and long distance telephone service, BWTelcom is proud to offer a wide variety of extras such as speed dial, caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, voice mail, and more. Please see the chart below for a complete listing of these value-added services.
Feature |
Rate per month |
| Anonymous Call Rejection | $2.97 |
| Automatic Call Back | $1.97 |
| Automatic Recall – Stage 1 | $1.97 |
| Automatic Recall – Stage 2 | $2.97 |
| Call Conferencing | $2.97 |
| Call Conferencing with User (Universal) Transfer | $3.44 |
| Call Forward – Don’t Answer | $2.47 |
| Call Forward – Busy Line (Overflow) | $2.47 |
| Call Forward – Fixed | $2.47 |
| Call Forward – Selective | $2.97 |
| Call Forward – Remote Access Variable | $2.97 |
| Call Forward – Variable | $2.47 |
| Call Waiting | $2.47 |
| Cancel Call Waiting | $0.47 |
| Call Waiting – Caller ID | $4.47 |
| Caller ID – Number Only | $2.97 |
| Caller ID – Name and Number | $3.47 |
| Caller ID – Suppression (CIDS) | $0.97 |
| Deny CIDS | $0.97 |
| Deny Originating | $4.00 |
| Deny Terminating | $1.97 |
| Direct Line Auto Access | $8.50 |
| Disconnected Number Announce | $5.00 |
| Ring Again | $1.97 |
| Ring Again Denial | $1.97 |
| Selective Call Acceptance | $2.97 |
| Selective Call Rejection | $2.97 |
| Selective Distinctive Ring | $2.97 |
| Simultaneous Ring | $2.97 |
| Speed Dial – 8 Numbers | $2.97 |
| Speed Dial – 30 Numbers | $4.97 |
| Teen Service | $3.47 |
| Terminating Call Manager | $2.97 |
| Toll Limitation | $1.47 |
| Voice Mail – Business | FREE |
| Voice Mail – Residential | FREE |
For more information on any of these features, including special discounts,
please call 308-423-2000.
Lifeline Response Services
Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that, should you need emergency assistance at any time of day or night, help is no more than a press of a button away. BWTelcom’s Personal Help Button, which is worn on a necklace or a wristband, activates a small in-home unit, called a “communicator,” which automatically dials the Lifeline Response Center nearest you. In about one minute, a Lifeline monitor will respond. If you say you need assistance, your monitor will send the appropriate help, be it an ambulance, the fire department, the police, or simply your next-door neighbor to come and check on you.
Basic Service Package – $29.50/month
Lifeline Voice Communicator and one personal help button
Basic features include:
- Voice Communication – a high-output speaker phone that enables clear, automatic two-way communication between the Lifeline subscriber and Lifeline Central for fast response.
- Closed-Loop Protocol – alerts the Response Center staff when help arrives or if help fails to arrive at your home.
- External Antenna – provides increased personal help button range for enhanced protection in and around larger properties.
- Automatic Pulse/Tone Dialing – automatically selects the proper dialing method for your home and eliminates the need for a manual pulse/tone switch.
- RSVP Remote Answering Capability – allows you to answer incoming calls by merely pressing the personal help button without having to get the phone.
Installation Charges
- $35 one-time fee
- If wiring is needed, there may be additional charges for labor and materials.
- Mileage outside the Benkelman/Wauneta/Hartman service area is charged at $1.35 per mile, one way.
Long Distance Service
BWTelcom enjoys the unique advantage of being able to compete with major national providers. We are able to do this for one simple reason: Our simple long-distance plans truly make cents! When you choose BWTelcom as your long distance carrier, you get:
- Competitive pricing
- Local service with proven customer care
- Single, easy-to-understand statements from a trusted local provider
- No charge for switching from your regular long distance service provider to BWTelcom
Long Distance Products
BWTelcom Long Distance is easy to apply for, easy to use, and easy to understand. In order to provide the best possible long distance services for our valued customers, we offer several competitive plans:
Simply 7
Go the distance for just 7¢ a minute—anytime, any day, anywhere in the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. The Simply 7 plan has no program fees, so you can concentrate on communicating with friends, relatives, and business associates, all for one simple rate. Make the switch to BWTelcom’s Simply 7 plan and start saving today!
Toll-Free (800) Number
BWTelcom also offers toll-free service, which means the person who receives the call pays for the call. This is perfect for keeping in touch with family or friends, especially college students, without the hassle of high-cost collect calls.
Monthly fee is $5 plus 12 cents per minute.
Calling Cards
BWTelcom also offers the convenience of pay-as-you-go and prepaid calling cards—perfect for gifts or emergency situations. To apply, stop by your local BWTelcom office. All you need to get started is a 4-digit PIN.
Rates:
- 19 cents/minute for BWTelcom Long Distance customers
- 28 cents/minute for customers who do not have BWTelcom Long Distance
There is an additional 30-cent surcharge placed on each long distance call made from a pay phone. Your first calling card is free. Additional cards may be purchased.
Prepaid Calling Cards are available in the amounts of:
- $10 plus tax for 60 minutes
- $20 plus tax for 150 minutes