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From: kent@wsl.dec.com
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Subject: Calling card silliness
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Date: 2 Dec 88 22:54:51 GMT
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Three weeks ago, we moved. We moved a total of about 10 blocks; we're
in the same service area (415-641, Pacific Bell), and kept the same
number. Of course, I expected to be billed for the "change in service".
I halfway expected to lose the pre-programmed speed dialing numbers (we did).

What I didn't expect was that my calling card would stop working. Seems
that any change in service causes them to cancel the current card. If
you're lucky, they'll automagically order you a new one (with a
different PIN) -- but usually you have to notice that your card is not
working and request a new one.

Of course, we found out that it wasn't working while on a trip. And
there's apparently nothing that can be done in real time to re-enable
the damn thing. Ten working days, indeed.

Is this common to all operating companies?

chris