Calling card companies charge a setup fee per call of $.35-$.85 which affects the true cost per minute. For example a 10 minute call on a card that supposedly charges $.10 per minute would end up costing $.135 per minute with just a $.35 service fee added to the call. Please pay close attention to the details when comparing calling cards and calling plans. Although these cards provide a convenience when placing calls from off campus, they are generally far more expensive than PLNU telephone service when used on campus.

If a student has a calling card, they will be able to use it from their residence hall phone. The Office of Telecommunications has established the following policies: