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From: peter@ficc.uu.net (Peter da Silva)
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Subject: Re: Can I Be Charged to Have My Number Not Listed?
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Date: 1 Feb 90 19:51:59 GMT
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> "Yes, I want to order a telephone line for my son 'Data' -- named him
> for the guy on the TV show."

Well, in Houston at least such shenanigans seem to be unnecessary. I
just called SWBell and spoke to the service-entity:

	Me: "can I change the name my number is listed under?"

	SWB: "Yes, but it won't show up until the next phone book. We
can change directory assistance now if you like."

	Me: "Is there any restriction on the name: does it have to
match my billing name?"

	SWB: "No."
	
	Me: "Is there any charge for this service?"
	
	SWB: "No."

	Me: "Can I get a list of alternative long-distance carriers and
	10xxx access codes?"

	SWB: "If you give me your phone number we will mail it to your
address"

	Me: "Is there any charge for this service?"

	SWB: "No, but there is a $5 charge for changing your LD carrier"

	Me: "Why isn't this information listed in the phone book?"

	SWB: "The available carriers vary too much at different exchanges"

I declined to comment further on that.


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