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From: roy@alanine.phri.nyu.edu (Roy Smith)
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Subject: Re: Wrong Number Suggestions Needed
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Date: 2 Nov 90 13:54:39 GMT
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> When people call the old published Sears number, XYB-2451, they get an
> intercept: "The number you have reached, XYB-2451 has been disconnected;
> calls are being taken by XYA-5600..."

Why can't the switch just play "The number you have reached ... Your
call is being automatically forwarded to that number now, but please
make a note of the proper number for future reference", and then
forward the call.  Your telco service rep may freak out if you request
that service, but it doesn't seem like it should be beyond the
capabilities of the switch.


Roy Smith, Public Health Research Institute
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