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From: forrette@cory.berkeley.edu (Steve Forrette)
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Subject: Re: On Who You Owe When Slammed
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Date: 25 Dec 90 06:59:52 GMT
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 905, Message 1 of 9


While it's not a total solution, here's something that Pacific Bell is
doing that should minimize calls to a "slamming" carrier: They now
send a confirmantion notice to you right away for all changes to your
service.  You generally get the notice two or three days after the
change.  It is sent for any type of change, from equal access carrier
change, custom calling feature change, calling card order, etc.  So at
least you don't have to wait to be shocked by the bill a month later.