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From: vances@xenitec.on.ca (Vance Shipley)
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Subject: Re: Turning Off Call Waiting Remotely
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Date: 28 Oct 90 08:32:19 GMT
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In article <14082@accuvax.nwu.edu> the Moderator comments:

>[Moderator's Note: Assuming *70 is implemented in your CO, it will
>always work as the first digits dialed on a call you originate. The
>trick is being able to decide to turn it on the middle of a
>conversation, or during a conversation you did not originate. You
>*cannot* turn it on in mid-conversation or on calls you receive unless
>you have three way calling, or some other valid reason for flashing
>the hook. (I don't know of any except to add another call). Instead of
>adding the call, however, you can then dial *70 and be immediatly
>returned to the call in progress, but with your call waiting suspended
>for the duration.  PAT]

I recieve dialtone from a DMS in Bell Canada land.  (519)741-XXXX.  I
subscribe to call-waiting and nothing else.

I can flash and receive recall dial tone during any call.  If I flash
on an incoming call and dial *70 I am cut through to the existing
call.  Call waiting is disabled for the remaining duration of the
call.


Vance Shipley                   vances@ltg   


[Moderator's Note: Well, yours is the only instance I've heard of
where one can flash and get dial tone without having three way calling
installed. I think its great that they extend dial tone after flashing
when the only apparent need (in your case) is to dial *70. I'm curious
to know what happens if you try anything else with the interim dial
tone you are given. Ever tried another call, for example?  What
happens then?  PAT]