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From: andrew@herald.usask.ca (Derek Andrew)
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Subject: Re: Finding Your Own Phone Number
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 From article <12825@accuvax.nwu.edu>, by tad@ssc.UUCP (Tad Cook):

> I have tried this a few times with US West, and they NEVER give me the
> number.

> However, they are quite cooperative when asked to ring back the line
> to test ringers.

So ... request that they call you back to test your ringer, then when
you answer the phone, ask what number they are calling please.


Derek Andrew, Manager of Computer Network & Technical Services
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Saskachewan, Canada, S7N 0W0


[Moderator's Note: It doesn't always work that way. The smart
operators sometimes ask, 'what number should I call you back at?'  :)
and all you can suggest at that point is why doesn't she just keep the
circuit up and ring back manually, i.e. post-call payphone coin
collection time. She may or may not accept your advice.  PAT]