[Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

Tue Mar 17 11:03:26 UTC 2009

Marion and all,

This is the message from Scott White that he sent Sabrina, which she passed 
on to us when she first heard of these changes.
Sherri
  From: White, Scott <SWhite at nfb.org>
  Subject: NFB-NEWSLINE local phone numbers in your state

  03/06/09

  Good Day,

  I am writing to alert you that on March 15, 2009 we will be losing 128 
local NFB-NEWSLINE phone numbers due to our local phone number provider not 
offering service in several states.  Slightly over half of the numbers that 
we will be losing have a small amount of minute traffic on them and persons 
using these numbers should use the 888-882-1629 phone number.

  There are 59 phone numbers that we will be losing that have a significant 
amount of minute traffic and I am working to identify a solution for this 
problem that will still offer us the cost savings that we have enjoyed in 
the past.

  On March 15, 2009, a subscriber calling into any of the effected 128 local 
phone numbers will get a service not available message.

  I have listed the effected area codes and states below.
  Note: A particular area code may have more than one local phone number.

  Alabama: 4
  205 Alabama
  251 Alabama
  256 Alabama
  334 Alabama

  Florida: 7
  239 Florida
  352 Florida
  386 Florida
  727 Florida
  850 Florida
  904 Florida
  941 Florida

  Georgia: 5
  229 Georgia
  478 Georgia
  678 Georgia
  706 Georgia
  912 Georgia

  Louisiana: 5
  225 Louisiana
  318 Louisiana
  337 Louisiana
  504 Louisiana
  985 Louisiana

  Mississippi: 3
  228 Mississippi
  601 Mississippi
  662 Mississippi

  North Carolina: 4
  252 North Carolina
  336 North Carolina
  828 North Carolina
  919 North Carolina

  South Carolina: 1
  803 South Carolina

  Tennessee: 4
  423 Tennessee
  615 Tennessee
  865 Tennessee
  901 Tennessee

  Total number of area codes effected: 33

  Please contact me with any questions.

  Sincerely,

  Scott A. White
  Director of Sponsored Technology Programs
  NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
  1800 Johnson Street
  Baltimore, Maryland  21230
  Telephone:  (410) 659-9314, ext. 2231
  Cell: 410-300-8283
  Fax:  (410) 685-5653
  Email: swhite at nfb.org

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Newsline changes

> 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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