[comp.dcom.telecom] 313 234-5678

covert@covert.enet.dec.com (John R. Covert 21-Aug-1989 1701) (08/22/89)

>[In Flint] When you call, the recording says:
>
>	"You have reached 234-5678, a special test circuit.
>	 This call will appear on your bill if you are calling long
>	 distance.  This is a recording."

But they lie.  The recording is free.

/john

[Moderator's Note: What? Ma Bell would lie to us? Blasphemy!  PT]

ron@ron.rutgers.edu (Ron Natalie) (08/26/89)

>>[In Flint] When you call, the recording says:
>>
>>	"You have reached 234-5678, a special test circuit.
>>	 This call will appear on your bill if you are calling long
>>	 distance.  This is a recording."
>
> But they lie.  The recording is free.

Perhaps it is true.  They never said it was going to be charged,
perhaps it is a special test number that shows up as a zero dollar
charge on your bill.

-Ron