WesTel Systems is a telecommunications provider who provides basic and enhanced services within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates and charges:
Monthly Service Charges
Single party, voice grade residential service, including local usage $18.00
Federal Subscriber Line Charge – Single Line $ 6.50
Customers have access to long distance, directory assistance, and operator service providers of their choice, at rates established by those carriers.
Broadband internet access service (BIAS) is available at a variety of rate and service levels. Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low-income customers that qualify.
Emergency 911 Services are provided and a surcharge is assessed at governmental rates.
Low-income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline telephone or broadband assistance programs which provide for discounts from the basic local service charges or Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) through specified governmental programs. Applicants must meet income-based criterion currently defined as at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in certain eligible federal programs. Supporting documentation of program eligibility or proof of household income is required.
You may only receive low-income assistance from one wireline or wireless telephone provider per household or one BIAS provider per household. If you have any questions regarding the company’s services call WesTel Systems at 800-352-0006. If you want to apply for Lifeline Assistance, go to: www.lifelinesupport.org
Published in the Marcus News on January 1, 2026.