Cellular phones topics - Re: When You Dial Operator, Can Help Find You?

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

Joseph

2005-05-22, 6:55 am

On Sat, 21 May 2005 22:03:28 +0100, "Ivor Jones"
<ivor@despammed.invalid> wrote:

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>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.

There are automated "operator" services in the US and Canada as well.
Instead of dialling 1 before an area code you dial 01 and when you are
through dialling you get a menu with prompts. Depending on the
service some have you key 12 for collect (reverse charges) or for
third number or calling/credit card it's all automated.

Since they started to charge for directory assistance (enquiries) here
in the states I can count on one hand the number of times I've used it
in the last 26 years. Heck most of the time even if you do use
directory assistance they have got it wrong!

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