covert@covert.DEC.COM (John R. Covert) (03/11/88)
> I suspect that intentionally using a carrier that you haven't signed up with >could well leave you open to a lawsuit from the LD carrier for using the >service without the intent to pay, but I'm not a lawyer. Bologna. Dialing 10xxx without signing up does not imply lack of intent to pay. The carrier gets your phone number when you dial the call. The carrier has access to your name and address (your local telco must provide it on request). If a carrier doesn't want you using their service without signing up, the carrier should not process the call if you're not in the database. Unless you fail to pay when the bill arrives, it's perfectly legal to use the services of any carrier you can reach with 10xxx. /john