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From: rees.UUCP@apollo.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Intra-lata credit calls
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Date: Wed, 17-Jun-87 10:47:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 17 10:47:00 1987
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I've noticed that when I make an intra-lata call in Michigan (formerly
Michigan Bell), and charge it on my calling card, the charge shows up
on the NE Tel portion of my bill (my home service is from NE Tel), but
it not listed as anything special.  I assume that NE Tel is doing the
billing on behalf of Michigan Bell, but it doesn't say that on the bill.

But why should my AT&T card number allow Michigan Bell to bill NE Tel?
AT&T wasn't involved in the call.  Or is the card acting as a NE Tel
card at the time?  If so, why should Michigan Bell honor the card?
I think the technology has outpaced the regulation, as usual, but it's
nice that these calls still work.