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From: jsol%buita.bu.edu@RELAY.CS.NET
Newsgroups: mod.telecom
Subject: 800-number queries
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Date: Tue, 25-Nov-86 11:59:59 EST
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800 service is no longer connected to geographical area. The 800-XX2-XXXX
is still "reserved" for local operating companies, but if someone wants
a number like that ATT can call the LOC and ask for authorization to
use the line. The reverse is also true.

Currently, if you have equal access on your line, 800 (toll free) and
900 (special charge) calls always route through ATT. The other carriers
are also looking into offering 800 service (some already do in some sense
of the word), but that won't be for a while.

--jsol