bill@pro-mars.cts.COM (Bill Cerny) (03/28/88)
{This topic applies to readers in the Pacific*Bell serving areas, though other
RBOC's might have a similar switching arrangement.}
I'm attempting to compile a table that translates Pacific*Bell's 811 numbers
into their 10 digit equivalents. I welcome any assistance you might provide,
even if it's just the 811 numbers out of your local white pages. If you'd
like a copy of this table, just let me know. I hope to have some modest
compilation ready by mid-April.
For those net.readers unfamiliar with Pac*Bell's 811 network, it's a network
loophole allowed for in the Modified Final Judgment (MFJ) that permits RBOC's
to carry inter-LATA "administrative" traffic over their own facilities. The
811 network is a feature for Pac*Bell customers 'cuz it allows toll-free
calling to your telco representative from any of the 10 CA LATA's. Even if
you're in an independent telco area, dialing 1+811 usually succeeds in getting
you to a tandem that can perform the 811 translation.
-- Bill _ /| Oop!
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