No dial tone? You pick provider
Prices for phone packages vary; call or log on for more details

By J.R. Gonzales, Caller-Times

   As a result of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, consumers have more options now when choosing a local or long-distance telephone service provider.
   Since then, several phone companies have made themselves available for residents and small businesses.
   Today, Southwestern Bell isn't the only home phone provider for residents. Some companies have branched out to include cable and Internet services at varying rates.
   The prices of most phone packages vary, depending on telephone usage.
   Below is a list of regional and national phone companies that provide local and long-distance calling services for residents in Corpus Christi.
   AT&T
   Phone: 1-800-222-0300
   Web site: www.att.com
  
   Birch Telecom
   Phone: 1-866-347-3235
   Web site: www.birch.com
  
   Capital Telecommunications 12961 Park Central No. 1375
   San Antonio, TX 78216
   Phone: (361) 851-8000
   Web site: www.captel.com
   Grande Communications
   6441 Saratoga Blvd.
   Corpus Christi, TX 78414
   Phone: (361) 334-3000
   Web site: www.grandecom.com
  
   Southwestern Bell
   Phone: 1-800-464-7928
   Web site: www.swbell.com/
  
   Sprint
   Phone: 1-800-877-7746
   Web site: www.sprint.com
  
   Westel Inc.
   2820 South Padre Island Drive, No. 110
   Corpus Christi, TX 78415
   Phone: 1-800-580-5565
   Web site: www.westel.net