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Bob Huckleby - 08 Apr 2004 01:19 GMT

I've been waiting a week now to activate my CallPlus started kit. They keep
telling that they don't have my area code (610). When I asked for any area
code they said that they don't like to do that because I'd have to pay
extra for every call. Which, from what I understood, is BS.

So here I sit waiting another few days so I can call and speak to another
rude hispanic person and have them tell me to call back in a few more days.

I guess there's not really a question here - just me venting.

Any thoughts to make me feel better?

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Dave Markson - 08 Apr 2004 03:29 GMT

>I've been waiting a week now to activate my CallPlus started kit. They keep
>telling that they don't have my area code (610). When I asked for any area
>code they said that they don't like to do that because I'd have to pay
>extra for every call. Which, from what I understood, is BS.

They should activate any area you want. Just tell them you need the phone for
extensive travel to that area.
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Dave
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Bill Radio - 08 Apr 2004 06:19 GMT

Bob,
Just pick an exchange they do have. If they give you more static, hang up &
try again. Another AT&T reseller, Justalk, pre-assigns their phones with a
number from who-knows-where, but assigns each phone with its own toll-free
877 or 866 number so the area code is immaterial, as it will be for you,
too.

I will probably switch to JusTalk in the future because their cards don't
expire for 6 months. They're at:

http://www.phoneshark.com/prepaid_wireless_packages.cfm?AID=6817091&PID=916521

Bill Radio
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http://www.mountainwireless.com

> I've been waiting a week now to activate my CallPlus started kit. They keep
> telling that they don't have my area code (610). When I asked for any area
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> Any thoughts to make me feel better?

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Lena - 09 Apr 2004 01:15 GMT

"Bill Radio" beamed

> Another AT&T reseller, Justalk, pre-assigns their phones with a
> number from who-knows-where, but assigns each phone with its own toll-free
> 877 or 866 number so the area code is immaterial,

How does this work? (Justalk) Do you get your own exclusive 800
number? If you are out of an area covered by ATT, but covered by a
partner, do you have to dial your own wireless number plus PIN and
then the number you wish to call, as with CallPlus? Can you sign up
with your own TDMA compatible phone? Does Justalk resell only ATT, or
do they deal with other carriers like Tracphone does? Thanks for your
insight.

Lena
lenagainsterAThotmailDOTcom

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Bill Radio - 09 Apr 2004 06:51 GMT

Lena,
I called JusTalk a few weeks ago. Their computers were 'down', so she had
lots of time to talk. I asked about the process, and it was just like
CallPlus, except JusTalk does not have many local numbers, just in a few
markets. So yes, they give you your own 800 number for incoming calls. No
big deal, I have 4 of them myself.

Yes, it's just like having AT&T OneRate. If you are away from AT&T service,
you will (TDMA) roam on the same carriers a normal AT&T phone would, even on
Verizon analog. Even on the dreaded Commnet Wireless' PCS system! It would
be like a Tracphone but only the AT&T model.

I would assume you can program your home market into the phone so that you
would only need to dial your own number + PIN when out of your home market.

I just may try it when my Callplus minutes run out.

-Bill

> How does this work? (Justalk) Do you get your own exclusive 800
> number? If you are out of an area covered by ATT, but covered by a
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> do they deal with other carriers like Tracphone does? Thanks for your
> insight.

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