It depends on rate center - remember those free conference services - they often used rate centers which were rural so they had a higher termination charge, whi

It depends on rate center - remember those free conference services - they often used rate centers which were rural so they had a higher termination charge, which meant that the service was profitable. While I'm having trouble finding hard rates - with the big carriers, I know its not a ton of money now in any case - low enough that I dont think the financial incentive is a relevant course of action, it just subsidizes the trunking infrastructure needed to support the calls. See Call Pumping: https://www.fcc.gov/general/traffic-pumping https://www.fcc.gov/general/traffic-pumping