Each provider charged these calls at the same rate as local geographic calls.

Each provider may charge an extra connection fee when making calls between different providers.

These rates may entail a significant discount from the amount the provider would charge an uninsured patient.

And it's much less than what some American providers charge for roaming in Europe.

Still, that is about $10 a month more than other providers are charging.

In return, the providers charge a fee for delivering the service.

These providers could charge an additional 15 percent.

The top two providers charge about $20 and $12 a month, respectively, for unlimited access.

Your provider may charge a fee for the set-top box.

Most providers also charge this kind of transaction fee if you use your credit card overseas.