Words similar to long-distance

Example sentences for: long-distance

How can you use “long-distance” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

When you make a 10-minute long-distance voice call, the phone company maintains an open circuit from end to end.
Myelin may encourage directed, long-distance growth by restricting it to a parallel orientation.
MCI slashed its long-distance rates.
Still, one effect of an MCI WorldCom/Sprint merger would be to increase the pressure on regulators to allow the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) to offer long-distance service.
For a Baby Bell to be able to offer long-distance to its customers, it first has to demonstrate that it has opened the market for local service to competitors, which means not only that it isn't blowing up its competitors' vans but that it's giving its competitors reliable access to that last mile of copper wire that runs into our homes, and that it isn't making customers jump through hoops when they want to change phone companies.