Re: Why ask Why.....

Remove This wrote: 
Stupid me, I wasn't explicit enough in my query...
My home "Verizon wireline" phone doesn't show my name (or any name)
when I call it from my VZW" phones, even though I subscribe to Caller ID
on both


Wow, THAT'S interesting.

Typically, I would say that you're not getting the name data because it actually *costs* the wireline company money to retrieve the Caller ID name information as well as the number. Sometimes wireline phone companies wait for the agreements for name database checks to end, then strong arm the wireless company into a cheaper price. See the following link for my mor detailed explanation on this:

http://tinyurl.com/7sgat

However, because it's a Verizon Wireless phone, and a Verizon Wireless landline, that doesn't make sense. Unless Verizon is stupid enough to actually charge ITSELF for Caller ID name dips.

Maybe it's a glitch?  I would call *611 and let them know about it.


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