I'm switching my long distance to Qwest and telling AT&T and them why

[terip64]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-05-10-nsa_x.htm

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The three carriers control vast networks with the latest communications technologies. They provide an array of services: local and long-distance calling, wireless and high-speed broadband, including video. Their direct access to millions of homes and businesses has them uniquely positioned to help the government keep tabs on the calling habits of Americans.

Among the big telecommunications companies, only Qwest has refused to help the NSA, the sources said. According to multiple sources, Qwest declined to participate because it was uneasy about the legal implications of handing over customer information to the government without warrants.

Qwest's refusal to participate has left the NSA with a hole in its database. Based in Denver, Qwest provides local phone service to 14 million customers in 14 states in the West and Northwest. But AT&T and Verizon also provide some services — primarily long-distance and wireless — to people who live in Qwest's region. Therefore, they can provide the NSA with at least some access in that area.

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http://www.qwest.com/

[Mend]

1. I dumped AT&T two months ago and all the "crackle and hiss"

left my phone line. Amazingly clear reception now.

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. Working Assets helps LIBERAL causes when you use their Long Distance

service. Here's a a link.


http://www.workingassets.com/longdistance.cfm?formid=EA-019-HMP-1

[terip64]

4. Thanks, now I have to try to decide

I really want to send a message to Qwest and AT&T.

[terip64]

10. I switched to Qwest, but workingassets will be my next choice if Qwest

doesn't work out. I really wanted to make a statement.

[Deja Q]

3. Isn't Qwest trying to buy back AT&T?

[REP]

8. SBC Just Bought AT&T and Changed Its Name to AT&T

SBC *IS* AT&T

[Grateful for Hope]

12. That is correct n/t

[dusty64]

5. And my cellular

provider just got taken over by them, what can I do?

[rodeodance]

7. i do not know. wish i did as i am stuck also.

[Frustratedlady]

6. I'm enclosing a thank you with my payment.

Maybe, if enough of us do that, it will get their attention and they will pass on their surprise to the media. Well, one can hope. Good PR.

[REP]

9. It Won't

Payments are sent to an automatic payment procesing center; anything that isn't a payment is discarded unread.

[rox63]

11. So maybe send them a thank-you email from their web site? n/t

[0007]

13. Is QWest available in West Texas?

[ellie]

14. I dumped AT&T and

all I got from the person I talked to was wild disinterest. They could care less if I was their customer or not. Good riddance, I say!