mgrant@cos.com (02/02/89)
Somone was looking for one of these a while ago to keep his kids from
abusing the phone. I think this is probably what you need.
Hello Direct in San Jose California is marketing a call controller
which disallows calls to certain programmable numbers. Here's what
it says under specifications:
"Factory settings:
Disallows: 976, 1 or 0 followed by 976, area code + 976. 900, 1 or
0 followed by 900. 1 + area code (long distance). 411; 1 followed by
411, 555; 1 or 0 followed by 555; 1 or 0 followed by area code and 555
(directory assistance)."
"Major Features:
- All factory settings are user reprogrammable
- Single line unit: allows/disallows up to 23 idfferent phone
numbers of 21 digits, or other combinations of phone numbers up to
484 digits.
- Remote Programming with user-selectable security codes.
- Time Limit set by user to limit calls from 1 to 15 minutes
- 5-digit security passcode set or changed by user, remotely or
on-site, protects Call Controller programming.
- Override passcode: Confidential 4-digit code that your selected
personnel enter to override restrictions on individual calls.
- Touch-Tone or Rotary programmable."
The single line unit is contained in a small unmarked box approximatly
1.5 x 2 x 1 inchs (4 x 5 x 2.5 cm).
The price is $129 Quantity 1. They also have 30 line and 120 line
capacity models which block even more numbers. Contact Hello Direct
at 1-800-444-3556 or 1-408-435-1990 for more info.
I am not connected with this company in any way.
-Michael Grant