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From: Pat_Barron@transarc.com
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom
Subject: Avoiding Slamming
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Date: 20 Dec 90 06:57:49 GMT
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This seems like the obvious solution for avoiding being slammed.  I
called up my LEC's customer service number, and told them that I
*never* wanted to have my long distance carrier switched without
*written* authorization from me, personally.  They said "fine", and
noted my records to that effect.