[comp.dcom.telecom] Horror stories wanted

simsong@MEDIA-LAB.MEDIA.MIT.EDU.UUCP (06/06/87)

I am currently gathering research data (ie: stories) for
horror-experiences with equal access and hotel PBX's. That is, I am
collecting stories of people who have tried to use the carrier of their
choice while staying at hotels and have found out that they have no choice
and must instead use the carrier the hotel has chosen.

Please send your story to 
	
		simsong@media-lab.mit.edu

Your story may be used in a class-action law suit against hotel operators. 
Please include your full name, address, and phone number.

Thanks..

...simson

KFL@AI.AI.MIT.EDU ("Keith F. Lynch") (06/07/87)

What is wrong with a hotel allowing access to only one carrier?
Or with a hotel not even HAVING any phone service?  (The latter
may be a good selling feature!)  If a hotel customer doesn't like
what the hotel provides, he can always find another hotel.
								...Keith

simsong@MEDIA-LAB.MEDIA.MIT.EDU (Simson L. Garfinkel) (06/08/87)

   Date: Sat,  6 Jun 87 17:33:46 EDT
   From: "Keith F. Lynch" <KFL@AI.AI.MIT.EDU>

   What is wrong with a hotel allowing access to only one carrier?

Because only having one carrier may be a violation of federal
regulation. Specifically, anti-trust laws and the like.