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  2. 411 (telephone number) - Wikipedia

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    Direct-distance dialing (DDD) was first introduced in areas with common-control switching (panel and crossbar) in the 1950s.These areas had used 411 for directory assistance, and because of the ability of common-control switching to analyze the initial digits of a number in a "sender" before routing the call, these areas did not require the dialing of an initial 1 to initiate a long-distance call.

  3. Ringback number - Wikipedia

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    The test consists of calling a reverting calling telephone number (ringback number) or a vertical service code with a standard telephone. Upon answering the call, the exchange plays a unique signal tone as a signal for the installer to hangup the telephone. The exchange then places a reverting call to the originating line, causing the telephone ...

  4. 1-800-FREE-411 - Wikipedia

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    Callers dial 1-800 (888 or 866)-FREE411 [373-3411] from any phone in the United States to use the toll-free service. Sponsors cover part of the service cost by playing advertising messages during the call. Callers always hear an ad at the beginning of the call, and then another after they have made their request.

  5. AOL Dialer: Fix common problems - AOL Help

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    Dialing *70 can prevent the call from completing when the phone line does not have the call waiting feature active. Leave this option unchecked if you are no longer able to connect. 3. Check or uncheck, “I have to dial this number to reach an outside line” depending on your telephone line. Normally, this should not be selected.

  6. Phone etiquette 101: When it’s rude to be on speaker — and ...

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    Never continue a call while you’re at the cash register. Give the clerk your undivided attention. If taking a call is absolutely necessary or if it’s an emergency, it’s OK to ask to take the ...

  7. Off-hook tone - Wikipedia

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    Some central office switches in the United States, notably older GTD-5 EAX systems, utilize a single frequency tone, 480 Hz, known as High Tone for this purpose. In either case, the tone is substantially louder than any other signal transmitted over a copper POTS circuit; loud enough to be heard across a room from an unused off-hook telephone.

  8. How to Do a Free Reverse Phone Lookup & the 8 Best ... - AOL

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    Spy Dialer is a free reverse phone lookup service that accesses public databases of registered phone numbers to help users find information on cell phone and landline numbers and emails.

  9. Did your cell phone make a screeching noise today? Here’s why

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    The EAS portion of the test sent an emergency alert to all radios and televisions, while the WEA portion of the drill sent an alert to all consumer cell phones. The test was being conducted by the ...