[comp.dcom.telecom] 14-digit PINs

c186aj@cory.berkeley.edu (Steve Forrette) (02/09/90)

When I first got my Sprint FON card, I was disappointed that it was so
long and not related to my real phone number.  (I don't want to carry
the stupid card around, both because of the hassle and the security
risk).  I called and asked for one like AT&T that had my phone number
plus a 4 digit PIN.  They said that they couldn't do that - for
security reasons.  But someone on the net has such a beast?  It
doesn't matter much now; I've got it memorized now, and come to think
of it, everyone does know I have a calling card, so 4 digits isn't
very good security.