Cingular, Sprint, Qwest Blocking Calls to FreeConference.com
Posted in Censorship, E-Commerce, Free Software, Technology, VoIP Fanatics by wayne.porter on March 18th, 2007 Freeconference.com has always been a neat and free service (they make money on the premium features). Maybe not one designed for large enterprises, but for aspiring small businesses it is an excellent value. Imagine my dismay when I received this e-mail. I haven’t tested it yet but if it holds true I feel it is worthy for all to read…this is where netizens, bloggers and humanity can get involved. Truly awful behavior.
Dear FreeConference User: AT&T/Cingular, Sprint, and Qwest Are Blocking Your Conference Calling As of Friday, March 9, it’s come to our attention that Cingular Wireless has begun blocking all conference calls made from Cingular handsets to selected conference numbers. If you call our service, you receive a recording that says, “This call is not allowed from this number. Please dial 611 for customer service”. Earlier this week, Sprint and Qwest joined in this action, blocking cellular and land line calls to these same numbers. This appears to be a coordinated effort to force you to use the paid services they provide, eliminating competition and blocking your right to use the conferencing services that work best for you. Don’t Let AT&T/Cingular, Sprint, or Qwest Take Away Your Right to Use the Conference Service of Your Choice! We Need Your Help! Please Take the Actions Below: Whether you are one of their customers, or an organizer who is being impacted by these anticompetitive actions, please file a complaint with the FCC or send an email to your State Attorney General to complain about this monopolistic practice to limit the choices of consumers. You can also let these companies know how you feel about their attempt to block competitive services: Sprint Customers can click here or dial *2 from their Sprint Phone Cingular Customers can click here or call 1-888-333-6651 Qwest Customers can click here or call 1-800-860-2255 Your FreeConference Team remains steadfastly committed to bringing you simple, convenient and reliable conferencing services at the lowest cost possible. We appreciate your support in this endeavor. Your FreeConference Team
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