When you call somone long distance and they dont pick up, does it still charge long distance fees?

Question

When you call somone long distance and they dont pick up so you leave a message, does it still charge long distance fees?

Answer 1

yes you would still be charged because you are making a connection by reaching their answering machine or answering service.

Answer 2

my guess would be no, because on my phone the time doesnt start running until they answer or voicemail starts. not entirely sure though

Answer 3

yes you are charged. the telephone network does not know that no one answered, it saw that the phone was answered and you talked for a couple or seconds or a minute.