cantor@delni.DEC.COM (Dave C., 226-7726, LKG1-1/M06) (04/30/87)
Using a pay phone in Chelmsford, Mass. (617-250) a few hours ago, I kept getting a fast busy attempting to dial an 800 number. So I tried to dial the operator. Guess what: I got a fast busy for code "0", too. Same for repair service 1-555-1611. I finally raised an operator by dialing 0-637-1234 (the Boston time service number), hitting "0" when the calling-card prompt tone sounded, and explaining to the operator that I didn't really want to know the time, but needed to make an 800 call and couldn't reach the operator through normal means. The operator placed the 800 call for me, and declined to take the information about not being able to reach operator or repair service through normal means. David A. Cantor