[Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

Mon Mar 16 20:10:16 UTC 2009

Marion and all,
The recent elimination of some of Newsline local access phone numbers is a disconnection by the service providers. We are not the only state affected by this. There are six other states experiencing this as well. The service providers have a contract with National not the state's individually. National is working to provide some relief if not a solution. I'll keep everyone posted.
And again, in case someone missed the toll-free number, which was included in my original message announcing the changes, it is 1-888-882-1629.
Thanks,
Sabrina Deaton, Chair
NFB-NEWSLINE, Florida

--- On Mon, 3/16/09, Marion & Martin <swampfox1833 at verizon.net> wrote:
From: Marion & Martin <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 6:01 AM

Sabrina,
    There have been a couple of explanations floated as to why the numbers 
were eliminated. Can you give us the real reason? Was it a matter of funding 
or is it service discontinuation on the part of the provider? If it is 
funding, what can we do about this? If it is because of the service 
provider, are we looking for new providers?

Marion

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sabrina deaton" <sabdeaton at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

> Don't feel too bad Dave. I'm losing my local numbers too.
> Being the chair doesn't give you any privileges either. LOL!
> Sabrina
>
> --- On Sun, 3/15/09, David Anspach <danspach at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> From: David Anspach <danspach at tampabay.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes
> To: "'NFB of Florida Listserv'"
<nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 7:46 PM
>
> Thanks Marion. I'll be sure to announce this to the Pinellas chapter
as
> well.  You know, I think I feel a bit slighted. I mean, Tampa/Hillsborough
> gets to keep their number, but why not us here on the coast? It just
isn't
> fair I tell ya!! <lol>
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Marion & Martin
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:17 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Listserv
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes
>
> Dave,
>    Be aware thae that there are two other options subscribers can use. For
> those in Pinellas County, you can use the Tampa local number which will
> still be in effect. That number is 813-549-0004. For those who have
> unlimited long distance, the national number can be used to save the 
> program
> the toll-free charges. I don't have that number in my head but it can
be
> obtained by choosing option #1 from the main menu. HTH!
>
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Anspach" <danspach at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Listserv'"
<nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 11:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes
>
>
>> Hi Sabrina,
>> Ok, let me be the first to ask a question <grin>. I have already
> notified
>> some of the news line subscribers who I work with about the change.
> "The
>> first question I received was "why?" I figure it is a matter
of
> economics,
>> but wasn't 100% sure. Also, someone wanted to know if the
introduction
>> message you hear when you dial the toll-free number will be changed so
>> that
>> our local number is no longer given.
>>
>> Thanks for answering these initial questions. I'm sure there will
be
> more
>> <smile>.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of sabrina deaton
>> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 6:15 PM
>> To: List serve
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes
>>
>> Hello Fellow Florida Federationists and Newsline users, I wanted to
let
>> everyone know that  as of March 15 local Newsline phone numbers will
no
>> longer be available in these area codes: 239, 352, 386, 727, 850, 904
and
>> 941. Please dial our toll free number 1-888-882-1629 instead.
>> And please let me know if you have any questions about the change,
> I'll be
>> happy to answer them.
>> Thanks,
>> Sabrina Deaton
>> NFBF Newsline Chair
>>
>>
>>
>>
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