[SOC] SOC et tuam

Fri, 9 Aug 2002 20:27:39 +0100

That'll be "Catch 1-900" I suppose....over here, it's called 'inflation'.

Dunno how it works your side of the pond, but the service we use
(the soon to be discontinued) 'Directory Enquiries' is now available FOC
on the 'net.

Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Cunningham" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: "Wagner Kenneth Contractor USTC" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 8:29 PM
Subject: [SOC] SOC et tuam

> Needing to call local post office, I looked up the number in the current
> phone book.
>
> There were several branches to choose from, but all eventually yielded the
> same result.
>
> You dial the number and reach a recording.  The recording says the local
> number has been changed to a 1-800 number and points out this is a free
> call.
>
> You dial the 1-800 number and reach a recording.  This recording says you
> need to dial a 1-900 number to get  national directory assistance to find
> the number for the local post office branch you seek.  The recording also
> points out that there is a $1.99 charge for this service and you must be
> over 18 to use the service.
>
> Joseph Heller would love it.
>
> Bill C.
> K4KSR
>
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