Ed’s Telecom Alert

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Not related to relay service, but to consumer’s choices and access to proprietary data by telephone companies to get hold of previous subscribers who changed to a new provider.  

FCC Scolds Verizon

I found the article intriguing cuz I can see the same thing happening in Internet-based relay service industry where VRS or IP providers may access their customer database and reach out to these past subscribers or those who do not use their services much.  In fact, it happened to me.  I got a call from one VRS provider asking me to change over to their 800 phone number.  I told the person I prefer to stay with the same VRS provider.   Later, I realized where did that person get the vp nbr to reach me?  I used to have that VRS provider, but I changed to my current VRS provider.   hmmmm and tut tut…

Also the article is interesting that two democrat and two republician voted against FCC Chair Martin.  Unusual to see that.   

Read on and muse…

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B

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My first and really only mentor of relay service - way back in 1989 - suggested a link that she felt y’all would appreciate knowing and I agree.

Do-Not-Fax-Register    This is good link to read up on junk fax and good info exactly what you need to do and all that. 

Junk Fax Complaint Form   This is a form to fill out to complain about junk fax you get. 

eyes open & thumbs up,

Ed B

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This bears worth repeating as I get emails and video calls every so often asking for the information on do-not-call registry.  I saw this article and thought worth sharing with y’all.  It contains a phone number for deaf/hoh.  Easier to use Internet, though.   Article mentions that just because one is on the do-not-call-list does not guarantee 100% blockage of telemarketers.  

Do-Not-Call Article

Ed B