[Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

Mon Mar 16 20:50:50 UTC 2009

Sabrina, It is good to see the clarification for Florida users! I already 
was aware of the information and was just putting out my comments about the 
Vet's as the original  message that I read on the NFBFL  site didn't really 
explain much for anyone other than a  list of area codes that would be 
dropped without any understanding of what other phones should be used as 
subbstitution. Again, thanks for the detailed  for all in your last message! 
Kirk

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sabrina deaton" <sabdeaton at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

> 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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