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From: William Degnan <wdegnan@f39.n382.z1.fidonet.org>
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Subject: Re: Can I Be Charged to Have My Number Not Listed?
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Date: 31 Jan 90 06:36:00 GMT
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 WW>I just noticed that on my phone bill I am being charged $0.94 per
 WW>month per phone line to be unlisted! This is rediculous, why should I
 WW>be charged for privacy? My question is can the phone company legally
 WW>charge for my unlisted phone number? And monthly at that?
 WW>Lance
 WW>*W.L.Ware                                            

In a FidoNet echo (partly in jest), I discussed the use of "other"
names as the listed name as an alternate to unlisted/non published
service.

In a call to the business office:

"Yes, I want to order a telephone line for my son 'Data' -- named him
for the guy on the TV show."

Anyhow, I think people might actually be doing this stuff. :)

I have seen cases where people list their phones in their dog's name
or other more interesting pseudonyns.

I do not recommend it -- merely report the activity.


Disclaimer: Contents do not constitute "advice" unless we are on the clock
(and in this case, it is still not advice).
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