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From: forrette@cory.berkeley.edu (Steve Forrette)
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Subject: 800 Directory For "Personal" 800 Numbers
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Date: 1 Feb 91 07:34:21 GMT
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When I signed up for my 800 service with Cable & Wireless, they
indicated that a listing in 800 Directory would be $12/month extra.
The explanation offered was that this fee is what was charged them by
the providers of 800 Directory.  I didn't spring for it, but it would
be kinda funny for people to be able to ask for me by name at 800
Directory.

By the way, my service costs $10/month.  The per-minute rates are
quite good: around $.21/day, $.14/evening, $.11/night.  And they now
have call detail with caller's ANI on the statement.  For an extra
$10/month, you get "Programmable 800", which lets you call into their
switch from anywhere, and instantly reprogram where your 800 calls go.
It works quite well, and C&W is the only carrier that I know of that
offers this service.  Call them at 800/486-8686.  (I've no
affiliation, other than as a customer).


Steve Forrette, forrette@cory.berkeley.edu