Re: [telecom] Local 10-digit dialing? [Telecom]

John L <johnl@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Here in NY, for example, only NYC has 1+10 local dialing. In our upstate

OK, what am I missing? If the leading 1 digit is always 1, why is it
required? Seems absurd. Of course, I also think it's absurd when I
dial a 1 for a non-toll call and get a message telling me to dial again
without the 1. If they can figure out that isn't a toll call, why not
just connect it? Sheesh!

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

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