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From: coplex!dannie@uunet.uu.net (Dannie Gregoire)
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Subject: 800 Service and Their Local Phone Numbers
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Date: 14 Jun 90 16:18:29 GMT
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I understand that for each 800 line that exists there is a
corresponding local (7 digit) number for it.  Is this true?  If it is,
can the "local" number be used for incomming local calls without
charge (Normally you cannot call a "local" 800 number)?
Thanx-a-head-a-time.

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[Moderator's Note: Many (most?) 800 numbers are translated into local
'regular-style' numbers at the place where they terminate. Whether or
not you can legally dial them via the translated number depends on how
the 800 service is being billed. If the incoming line is to be used
exclusively for 800 calls, then the receiver of the call is billed and
the person who dialed the non-800 version of the number is also
billed. This is against regulations, since a double billing for the
call has resulted. If the 800 number is the type sometimes called
'Hotline', where a local number can be dialed direct or calls to an
800 number are also sent to that line, then dialing the local version
of the number is allowed.  PT]