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From: kent%tfd@uunet.uu.net (Kent Hauser)
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Subject: Re: How To Dial Long Distance
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Date: 12 Jan 90 15:53:36 GMT
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 25, message 9 of 10

[ Discussion of various syntaxes used for toll dialing in US ]

Of course, yet another syntax should be added.

Syntax U (universal):	1 NPA NXX XXXX
	Should connect me with the unambiguously specified line.

Allow me to give an example of it's use --

I have a modem with a `autodial' button on the front.  I use it to
call the office.  However, I carry my modem around.  Sometimes I need
7 digits, sometimes I need 11.  Whenever I travel, I have to reprogram
my modem's autodialer.  This is stupid, because my number hasn't
changed.

For all of you that feel that 1+ dialing is a numbering plan issue &
not a `toll call' issue, I suggest that you add the lack of `Syntax U'
to your pet peeves.


	Kent