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From: jpp@tygra.UUCP (John Palmer)
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Subject: Re: Finding Your Own Phone Number
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Date: 21 Feb 91 14:45:28 GMT
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In Michigan, at least in the Detroit area, it varies. Our switch (a
#1ESS) allows you to get your number by dialing 200-555-1212.  When
I'm at my father's house (a different switch), this does not work. All
I get is a fast busy. The same thing at my grandmothers house (a third
switch). My theory: 1> It depends on the model of the switch or
version of the software that its running or 2> It is a feature that
can be enabled/disabled by the telco.