If the low price were not enough, Mark Kleiman suggests VOIP as an alternative to traditional telephone service for those of who don't live in Qwest territory. (Of course, if the non-Qwest telcos can be held liable for their cooperation with the NSA — a posibility Orin explores here — that would be a reason to reconsider one's investment portfolio as well.

UPDATE: Based on early polling, it doesn't seem too many people will follow Kleiman's advice.

SECOND UPDATE: Then again, these poll numbers suggest something different.