When I call another state with my phone-card, a machine voice says "universal fees apply" -- what's that mean?

Question

When I call another state with my phone-card, a machine voice says "universal fees apply" -- what's that mean?

Answer 1

I don't know who you have your calling card with, but they are charging you some kinda fee!!

I think that's kinda crocked!! get another card next time that states "no fees"

Answer 2

you're not really calling another state, you are calling another universe. duh

Answer 3

just another bs way the monopoly of ATT gets u.

Answer 4

i don't know for sure why it says universal fees but

i am sure that it will cost you some kind of fee

Answer 5

Try rolling your own calling card with services that use a VoIP backbone for the lowest rates... and no extra fees:

http://www.cqvoip.com