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Re: When You Dial Operator, Can Help Find You?

Ivor Jones

2005-05-21, 10:55 pm

Garry W wrote:

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> You sure there's still a use for an operator? The old traditional
> use of an operator was to plug the cord with your call on it into
> the right socket. Those days are long gone.

There are many occasions when an operator is useful, although I can't
think of one for a VoIP service.

An operator can set up a personal call, whereby you are only charged when
the person you want comes to the phone. Probably not much use for this
nowadays, with mobile and similar services, but some business users might
still find it useful.

Also reverse charge calls require operator assistance. There is an
automatic version around here in the UK now but it incurs a hefty
additional charge so is best avoided.

I'm sure someone else can find a few more uses for the poor old operator
before she's put out to pasture ;-)

Ivor

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