Switched Long Distance
WaTech offers reduced rate long-distance telephone service for state and local government agencies in Washington through the switched long distance (SLD) service. SLD provides detailed billing of long distance calls. Customers who purchase local telephone services through WaTech will automatically receive SLD service. If you manage your own local telephone services, SLD is an alternative to commercial long distance. See "Pricing" below for the support levels and service rates available to meet your needs.
Features & Benefits
- Customers use WaTech provided seven-digit authorization numbers.
- Traveling authorization feature allows calls to be originated from other WaTech connected sites.
- International calls can be allowed or blocked by an individual authorization number.
- Fraud protection.
- Service is month to month and does not require time, dollar or volume commitments.
Pricing
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
WaTech Billed and Supported |
|
| Switched Access: | |
| Intrastate long distance | $0.049 per minute |
| Interstate long distance | $0.049 per minute |
| Calls to Canada | $0.08 per minute |
| International long distance (not including Canada) | varies |
| Dedicated Access: | |
| Intrastate long distance | $0.035 per minute |
| Interstate long distance | $0.035 per minute |
| Calls to Canada | $0.035 per minute |
| International long distance (not including Canada) | varies |
Vendor Billed and Supported (billed monthly by the vendor) |
|
| Switched Access: | |
| Intrastate long distance | $0.045 per minute |
| Interstate long distance | $0.045 per minute |
| Calls to Canada | $0.07 per minute |
| International long distance (not including Canada) | varies |
| Dedicated Access: | |
| Intrastate long distance | $0.029 per minute |
| Interstate long distance | $0.029 per minute |
| Calls to Canada | $0.029 per minute |
| International long distance (not including Canada) | varies |
How to Order
Contact the WaTech Support Center to schedule an operational consultation.
- Submit a ticket through our Customer Portal.
- Phone: 360.586.1000 or 1.855.WaTech1 (1.855.928.3241)
- Email: support@watech.wa.gov
If you have questions or need assistance regarding a strategic consultation, please contact your agency Business Relationship Manager (BRM).
Pre-service requirements
To obtain services from WaTech, eligible organizations must first enter into a Master Service Agreement (MSA). See if you qualify for an MSA.
Current Customers:
- To add authorization numbers:
Please complete the Service Add Request form and submit to the WaTech Support Center. - To change authorization numbers:\
Please complete the Service Change Request form and submit to the WaTech Support Center. - To delete authorization numbers:
Please complete the Service Delete Request form and submit to the WaTech Support Center.
Service Forms & Documents
WaTech Support Center
support@watech.wa.gov
855-928-3241
360-586-1000