From: "Rich Gauszka" 

At least the number to call to restrict  the CPNI  ( 1-800-303-7260 ) was
an automated number


"Randy"  wrote in message news:42bb783c$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> SBC is only my wireless provider right now; but once they suck down AT&T
> they'll be my VOIP provider as well. If they want any more business with
> me, they'll have to pitch one sweethewart of a deal to get me back.
>
> Thanks for the heads-up, tho-I haven't seen this appear in my state yet.
>
> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote in message
> news:42bb05e9{at}w3.nls.net...
>>
>> Just received the folowing letter from SBC -  not sure what it means or
>> if there is some hidden agenda but I will phone the SBC provided number
>> to to deny the access
>>
>> --------------------------
>>
>> SBC telecommunications carriers, including SBC Long Distance and Cingular
>> Wireless would like to share your customer proprietary information ( also
>> known as CPNI ) within the SBC family of companies for the purpose of
>> using the information to offer you additional products and services that
>> might be of interest to you or save you money. Your CPNI includes the
>> types of telecommunications services you currently purchase, how you use
>> them and the related billing for those services. .....
>>
>> If you restrict our use of your CPNI, each time you call us, we may ask
>> to view your CPNI so that we may properly advise you about products and
>> services that may be useful or cost effective for you. ............
>>
>
>

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