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From: cmoore@brl.mil (VLD/VMB)
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Subject: I Tried a Local Call From Pa. to Del.
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Date: 3 Jul 89 19:56:54 GMT
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OK, I went to Kemblesville, Pa. (215-255 prefix) and tried a
local call from there to U of Del computer status line at 451-2761
in area 302.
1. Dialed 7D (7 digit).  "The call you have made requires a 25
   cent deposit."
2. Put in 25 cents and dialed 7D.  I got recording saying I now have
   to dial 1 and areacode 302 in front of the Delaware number I have
   just dialed; "there is no change in the billing".  Got my money back.
3. Put in 25 cents and dialed 302 and 7D (left off leading 1).
   The call went thru, although I know this exchange has required
   1+7D for toll calls within 215 area (prefixes 368 and 453 in Newark,
   Del. are duplicated in distant parts of area 215).