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From: Jon Baker <asuvax!gtephx!mothra!bakerj@ncar.ucar.edu>
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Subject: Re: 10XXX Bugs
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Date: 4 Jun 90 20:45:56 GMT
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In article <8582@accuvax.nwu.edu>, brian@c3pe.c3.com (Brian
O'Donoghue) writes:

> > [When] using a pay phone, I suggest always using 10XXX carrier 
> > selection just so you know who you're dealing with.

> I wish it were that easy.  In Delaware and Virginia, I have found BOC
> payphones which reject 10xxx selection of the default carrier, with
> the recording: "This call may be made using easy dialling.  Please
> hang up, and dial again."  (Sigh)

A Greene ruling some time ago mandated that 10XXX carrier selection
(equal access) be allowed from all pay phones.  If not deployed yet in
your area, it should be soon.  You might contact your local telco or
Utility Comission for details.