- on those services which still 'compete' -- like good capitalists claim.
I've had very good service at 5\ufffd/min anywhere in US via -811. Only one other time were they down for.. a couple hours, and I was able to reach them on another matter, about as quickly as you can get anyone live at the Too-Big 3. EZ enough to put the prefix onto a button, I find. (When a private Sprint account with a friend lapsed..
I never let local fone Co. sign me up for any of the Biggies - as they are constantly switching rates -- and you Have to call to find out how much you're being charged over the latest best-offer. They will Not tell you, I found. (Verbal promises are meaningless at the phone droids - also a lot of written ones)
I shall now refresh my list to find out what other independents have survived, for next time. Cheap lesson. Eventually I will uncover an ATT exec; some folks I know seem to know (about) everyone. Whether or not I receive a refund is now beside the point - but it will be a pleasure to mention the effect of their arrogant behavior, describe how many Xerox copies of my bill shall make the rounds - and direct him to Slaughterhouse Five for re-viewing at his leisure..
Nobody fucks with Paul Lazzaro!
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