For as long as I’ve been aware of the workings of telecommunications, Telkom pay phones have always been around, with their unmistakable blue color, mounted on green support structures as is consistent with the company’s colors.
Going back about fifteen years though, I would personally say that back then was …

I have been riding the Santa Fe bus system which is named Santa Fe Trails for over one year. Because these is often a significant parking problem in downtown Santa Fe where the major attractions are the Santa Fe Trails bus is a good alternative during the day.
Just about …

DHL is a shipping company that has several options available for shipping. I have shipped and receive shipments using DHL but I wouldn’t recommend using this company. DHL does have very low rates in my opinion but I would suggest using another provider. From my experience …

The soccer league that my kids played on this Fall used ABS Photography for the pictures. They were taken the first week of October and the process went smoothly. The order forms were a bit lengthy but the picture sessions were quick and individuals and a team picture was …

Taking the bus in Jakarta is an adventure. There are many kinds of bus here, with different colors. I take the bus to the office, I take the orange ones, called Metromini. Wow! You would understand if you try it yourself. I don’t know …

I have been a customer of this phone company for many years. I have not always had good service from them. They were very slow in getting internet service for their customers. We have had internet service for only about 4 years. Their service men are not the brightest. …

I was with Scottish Power from about 2006 to early in 2009 and I have had a couple of major problems with them that I should warn you about if you are thinking of going to them for your gas or electricity services. During the time I was …

The “Bay Bridge EZ-Pass” is anything but EZ for some of us.
I made the mother of mistakes, when I chose the convenience of purchasing my pass from my local Giant. My downhill spiral began when I asked the Customer Service Rep?!? some general questions about the pass. She told …

I have had nothing but problems dealing with the social security administration! I have had an application for disability open for over a year without getting a decision yet! I have called on numerous occasions to check the status of my claim. I am either told …

Having a fault on my telephone line on New Years Day and having reported it to British Telecom, only to be told that I would have to wait until 7th January for repair, I was very pleased when an Open Reach engineer (contracted by BT) turned up on …

Light Rail Transit is the most efficient, most economical and fastest way to travel along the Manila area. It was ingeniously crafted long years ago about the late 80’s or 70’s and I reckon the first Light rail in the south east Asia. Light Rail Transit or LRT Line …

Red Star card offers a very good rate for calling China from Singapore. For just $10, you can talk to your friend/relative in China for about 510 mins. That amounts to 1.96 cents/min. Moreover, you can use your mobile or call from a fixed line. It does not charge …

This past Saturday, I got a knock at my door. It was a salesperson from Charter Communications. He said Charter was now offering digital phone service in my area and he wanted to tell me more about it. It was all I could do to be polite and tell …

Since I’ve moved to Vancouver from Montreal, I have been making an enormous number of long-distance calls and due to the time difference, my cell phone plan doesn’t really cover the time frame where I could have free calls to the people I have on my list. Therefore, I …

First time I went to this library,I was not a member yet.So we just read the book there but we could not bring some books to our place. But then my daughter registered as a member there few weeks later. She got a pass card that she can use …

I used Fed Ex before to send my packages abroad when I sold something off eBay, and because of the fast rate and speed at shipping my products, I recommend their service. They operate through their branches which are scattered all across the country, like malls and other locations, …

It is a great alternative to the Montebello DMV. Located some 7 miles south of Montebello, it is by DMV standards, not that crowded. Like the Montebello DMV, this place is not efficient when you haven’t scheduled an appointment. For me, scheduling an appointment requires a few …

Some smart person took a main consumer gripe (waiting forever for tradespeople to arrive when one has taken time off work) and turned it into a saleable benefit. Ben Franklin Plumbing not only promises to arrive with the hour they specify, they will pay YOU $100 if they …

The USPS postal service is the major postal service of United states.Though it is widespread and has variety of options in posts yet their service is not upto the mark.I posted one important envelope from California to Newyork.As it is very important i opted for Signature confirmation.In the …

If you are reading this review, you probably have encounter problems with Comcast as we have. This review will not cover all the problems we had with Comcast as that would take too much time. What I will cover is the things I hope others look out for so …

Chicken buses are the main form of transportation around Guatemala. You can catch a chicken bus from anywhere, to anywhere, for pennies. They are old U.S. school buses that have been retired for whatever reason, (silly little things like failing brakes) and have been sent off to work as …

The Vancouver Public Library is more than a library. Although it is considered the third biggest library in Canada, it is also an architectural marvel, designed to mirror the modern grandeur of the Roman Coliseum.
The architect was no less than the legendary Moshe Safdie. The Vancouver Public Library …

This is one of the best service provided by USPS.when we are going out on vacation or any other purpose,there is every chance that our mail box will be flooded with mails.Prompt cleaning of mail box cannot be done and if we request our nearby we may …

When I moved out on my own from my parent’s house, I wanted a telephone company that was inexpensive but that provided unlimited service to anywhere in the country. That seemed too good to be true, but then I heard about Vonage. The commercials all said that Vonage would …

Since 1920s Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT) has been the leading provider of diverse range of telecommunications services in the Philippines. Aside from landlines, PLDT expanded their services thru providing wireless services; internet services and even prepaid phone cards. The competitions such as Globe Telecoms and Bayan Tel …

I recently started to ride the city bus to and from school, due to the fact that gas prices have skyrocketed out of this world. My two year old son and I went and got on the city bus and paid out little two dollar fee and sat down …

One of my favorite place for shopping, dining and watching movies is SM City. It’s actually a large mall located in almost all parts of the country. They have all you need from bags to shoes, to the foods you crave for and the latest movies available. …

I had just finished using a calling card i bought from a company called Nsac Network UK Ltd at their website: http://www.nsacuk.com.I couldn’t believe the rates they were claiming to offer online. However,i took the risk to give them a try. I am extremely glad i did. I bought …

I was so happy when I heard the Rockwall Pediatrics was opening up the Urgent Kids center for after hours care. I work full-time and it was difficult getting my kids in to see the doctor without missing much work.
The Urgent Kids office is located in front of …

My husband’s job had us moving a lot. One of the times we moved Allied moved us. Without writing nasty, I can only say it was bad!
The guy that showed up to give us the quote was a pill. He smelled like liquor and …

My dad passed away on November 20. That was hard enough. My mother & father divorced many years ago and neither have remarried. My dad’s better half is a wonderful woman.
When he passed away, a member of the “family” had to sign paperword to release his body to …

Naughty by Nature or NBYN (www.naughtybynature.com.sg ) is a photo studio that offers a lifetime package of ‘lifestyle photographs’. They claim that they have more than 6,000 clients and they even include professional photographers. They also promise that they are able to photograph a range of styles. However, after …

I have been one of the individuals who has been fascinated by the ability of DNA to trace ancestry all the way back to all of humanity’s common African ancestor since reading about The DNA Ancestry Project, by Genebase, in the National Geographic some years ago. Finally, I decided …

I never thought that Bench, the company well known for producing unique apparels will also venture into salon business. Not until I see myself going to their Bench Fix Salon, that’s the time I realized I am not dreaming. See me wearing bench clothes is no longer new if …

In June 2007 I purchased a Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher. It has a 2 year warranty. On the 24th June 2008 it just stopped working. I rang the call centre in order for a repair man to come out and fix it. I spoke …

I have been taking greyhound busses for many years now travelling from city to city, state to state, and cross-country too. It is quite obvious that greyhound has been my favourite way of traveling.
And the reason for that has been the comfortability, especially on long trips, with excellent connections. …

I always take a ride on HM Bus Transport going to Manila and back home for more than 10 years now and HM Transport has been very reliable in its service.
The bus plies by the route from Sta Cruz, Laguna to Cubao, Quezon City and vise versa. All the …

My mail is processed at the Mountainview branch of the US Post Office in Tucson. I also use this post office on a regular basis to ship packages, buy postage and use my PO Box. I am fairly satisfied with the attitude of the staff and customer service I …

Each month every homeowner everywhere dreads the utility bills. I am no different. With electricity rates skyrocketing and already high cable rates rising, it seems that telephone service should be the least of my worries. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The cost of basic …

My day would always start out really stressful whenever I have to ride an MRT going to work, especially in the morning and going home. The only reason for this is the number of people trying to get in faster, and the capacity of the said services.
MRT is the …

My husband and I bought our first home about a year and a half ago. We decided to use Verizon Fios as our internet and cable provider because they were cheaper than Comcast. Not many of our friends or family lived in areas where Verizon Fios was an option …

I have a Qwest home phone package that includes long distance for five cents a minute, with no charge after $25 of long distance calling per month. I am generally satisfied wtih my service, and consider Qwest to be a reliable phone service provider. I have had …

When I found myself in need of a taxi from Port Jefferson, NY to Holbrook, NY, I called two taxi companies. The first company I called was Lindy’s. When I was dismayed by the outrageous price they were requesting for the short trip, I called Islandwide. The price offered …

We live in Baltimore Maryland and my niece was moving to her new home recently. Between her apartment and her new home she had to have some boxes and furniture that needed to be stored on a temporary basis until she could get everything into her new home. …

Less than two weeks ago, my family went through the arduous moving process. Money was a concern so we decided to use UHaul rather than professional movers. It was a very stress free process - probably the easiest part of the move!
They ended up not having the vehicle that …

I recently moved and I used Budget Truck Rental. I was able to make my reservation online and use an online coupon to receive 10% off. The web site is very user friendly and you can reserve or just get a rate quote. They have locations …

Some time ago I had mailed a book to Italy and it had never arrived. The buyer had been very patient indeed, waiting a long two months and looking in her mailbox everyday for the package. I had wrapped it very well so I doubt if the packaging got …

I switched from one of the top provider to Vonage 2 months before.If you have good internet connection then i think it will be better to go for vonage and you can save more.It is cheaper and provides unlimited calling to long distance and local.There is also a …

For some time, I’ve been a big proponent of utility budget plans, especially when it comes to keeping some sort of control over what you spend on your monthly heating bill.
But, after Alliant Energy managed to screw mine up, I am no longer a fan.
My wife and I bought …