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From: covert@covert.enet.dec.com (John R. Covert)
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Subject: Re: New 410 Code for MD
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Date: 19 Nov 90 15:00:35 GMT
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Additional info on 410: It will go into service on 1 November 1991 and
remain permissive until 1 November 1992.

Bell Atlantic claims that it will be the first N10 area code (although
both 310 and 510 have been announced, they may not go into service as
soon as 410).

They are also referring to it as "four-ten" -- a practice I hope they
will stop soon.


john


[Moderator's Note: I'm curious about your attitude toward four-ten.
Why do you feel that is bad syntax?  What about three-twelve or
eight-oh-nine?  Is your preference for four-one-zero, three-one-two
and eight-zero-nine?  'Zero' frequently is pronounced 'oh'. Do you
feel this could/does cause some confusion?  PAT]