It's good to hear a report that a prepaid phone card will work on a pay phone without coinage. I'd appreciate another confirmation of that fact to be sure.

Infrared: I didn't consider the part about leaving a voice mail message. That is a limitation of the Collect Call idea.

We do have a prepaid phone card that we use for all of our long distance calling. I should simply add the 800 number and card number to my wallet size emergency info reference sheet. That way it will be available for me in time of need, regardless if it is an emergency.

Thanks - GoatMan