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From: reb@squid.rtech.com (Phydeaux)
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Subject: Re: Finding Your Own Phone Number
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Date: 4 Oct 90 19:53:34 GMT
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>> The easiest, at least in NYNEX and Atlantic Bell land, is to call the
>> operator and ask "what number is this?"  I've never had the request
>> refused.

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

I've only tried it at pay phones and I've *never* been turned down by
the operator.  Just tell them you're trying to call someone's beeper
number and you need to know where you're calling from.


reb

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