Re: CALLER ID?

[rjc@gnu.ai.mit.edu]

Phil Karn writes:
> 
> Well, gee. If I can avoid caller ID and 800 number ANI by simply using
> any old cellular carrier for $0.40/minute (cheaper off peak), then why
> should I pay $1.95/minute for the same service to 1-900-STOPPER?
> 
> Yeah, I know, that $1.95 probably includes the long distance portion too,
> but I doubt there are any ordinary domestic calls that cost as much as
> $1.55/minute...
> 
> Phil

  I sent this out before, but it got lost.

  You can avoid ANIs for $0.00 in most areas by dialing your local
operator and saying "Could you please dial this 800 number, I am having
problems getting through to it." The ANI returns a bogus number, and
toll free operator assistance costs nothing here (C&P bell). 
 

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