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