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In article <27m9o5w163w@halcyon.wa.com> ralphs@halcyon.wa.com (Ralph Sims) writes:

> huff@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes:
> 
> >> can anyone tell me whether there is a way to disable call-waiting
> >> temporarily from my end using touch-tones so that it doesn't mess
> >> my screen up?
> 
> > Enter *70 (or 1170 from rotary) before you dial your call.  For example,
> > to call me at home it would be *70 1 913 749 4720.
> 
> This may or may not work, depending on your local telco.  Some charge
> for a call-waiting service that can be disabled (an extra 'feature').
> It's worth a try.

I have the call waiting disable feature on my phone to accomidate my
modem and I use the *70 code to enable it.  I have a personal problem
with this. (This might be better handled in the telcom news group).  I
don't understand why in my case I have to pay Ma Bell to have the
ability to disable what is already and option that I'm paying for.  I
think its crazy.  I can't do much about it since it's certainly
cheaper than installing a separate phone line.  How many others in net
land get charged for this bogus additional service????   

srm
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