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Re: [Rant] Companies calling home phone during work hours... of course, then it would be time to find something else |
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 AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to 87062379
said by 87062379:Yes this is the best way
until google starts to charge.
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Yes this is the best way |
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said by DC DSL:Two words: Google Voice. Get it. Give out ONLY that phone number. Use it for screening and configure hours you will accept calls. Solved.
accepted answer |
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 DC DSLThere's a reason I'm Command.Premium
join:2000-07-30
Washington, DC
kudos:2
 ·Covad Communicat..
·Verizon Online DSL
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said by mob: GV is not available in Canada yet 
One can work around that. Get a virtual US phone number (i.e., IPKALL), a voip phone client (3CXPhone or other) for your computer or smartphone, and feed GV into that. Unless the business doesn't allow US area codes in their system, you're good to go.
Another alternative: Get a burner phone and give out that number. You can choose to turn it on or just check voicemail on a regular basis to make sure you don't miss a call you actually need to know about. It costs a few bucks but if one is that upset over being disturbed by phone calls then it's worth the outlay.
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 mobOn the next level..Premium
join:2000-10-07
·SureWest Internet
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said by AVD:I have a GV number that rings every phone I own or is assigned to me. I give it out when necessary.
GV is not available in Canada yet |
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AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to TheMG
I have a GV number that rings every phone I own or is assigned to me. I give it out when necessary.
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 PhoenixAZGet A MacPremium
join:2004-01-04
Phoenix, AZ
kudos:1 | reply to TheMG
I see the problem here....you still have a home phone. |
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said by Bamafan2277:I only give out my cell number that way they never call the home phone.
+1, even though I don't have a land line.
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 M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island | reply to TheMG
I only give out my google voice # |
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 chip89
join:2012-07-05
Independence, OH | reply to beachintech
for me I don't have a home phone so they always call my cell phone  |
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M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island Reviews:
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lol! right! |
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join:2003-02-26
Ontario, CAN
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M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island | reply to TheMG
"Home phone"? |
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 bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | reply to beachintech
said by beachintech:said by bionicRod:said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. Yes it does, tell them your number on your account is not that  No it does not. Did you not read my posts? I have told them multiple times to not call my house, and have given them my other numbers every time I call in. Why are you arguing with me? |
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join:2008-01-06
kudos:5
·Comcast
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said by bionicRod:said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. Yes it does, tell them your number on your account is not that
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DC DSLThere's a reason I'm Command.Premium
join:2000-07-30
Washington, DC
kudos:2 Reviews:
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Two words: Google Voice. Get it. Give out ONLY that phone number. Use it for screening and configure hours you will accept calls. Solved.
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 HallPremium,MVM
join:2000-04-28
Dayton, OH
kudos:2 | reply to TheMG
said by TheMG: In most cases, I've given them both my home and work phone numbers, yet they insist on calling my home phone during work hours. You told them what your work hours are ? |
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bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | reply to beachintech
said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. |
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beachintechThere's sand in my tool bagPremium
join:2008-01-06
kudos:5 Reviews:
·Comcast
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If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
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